SINAPS is based on customised artificial intelligence and was developed to assist DSNA operators in managing control sector configurations. Initially tested at the Bordeaux Centre for Air Navigation (CRNA) as part of SESAR experiments, SINAPS is now being tested in four air traffic centres.
The tool aims to optimise the configuration of control sectors en-route in order to improve capacity utilisation and available resources for air traffic management. By implementing SINAPS, regional control centre managers will have access to a range of services, including the optimal configuration of tactical sectors. The partnership between DSNA and ONERA under the European SESAR programme has led to the development of SINAPS.
This agreement strengthens the cooperation between DSNA and ONERA that has existed since 2008 within the SESAR programme. It covers the operational deployment of SINAPS, post-operational analysis and monitoring of algorithms and methods, as well as joint efforts to improve mutual understanding of the air traffic management professions and access to advanced scientific AI methods. A steering committee will be established to steer the work for the benefit of both parties.
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