Audience
Educators
Grade Levels
Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12, Informal Education
Subject
Mathematics, Physical Science, Measurement and Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Flight and Aeronautics
Type
Hands-on Activities, Lesson Plans / Activities, Other Multimedia, Videos, Websites
Problem Set F
In this Problem Set F, students will determine whether three planes traveling on different merging routes will line up with proper spacing at MOD (the last intersection before the planes leave the airspace sector). If the spacing is not adequate, students will change the speed of one or more planes to achieve the proper spacing at MOD. In the final problem, students will make both speed and route changes to achieve proper spacing at MOD.
Problem Set F: Student Workbook
The planes are traveling at the same altitude and the same constant (fixed) speeds.
This is the most challenging of the LineUp With MathTM Problem Sets.
This Problem Set also includes an optimal solution time for each Simulator problem. A “target time” is posted on the Simulator screen. This target time is the minimum required for the last plane to reach the intersection at MOD. An on-screen clock keeps track of the flight time for a student’s solution.
Each problem can be explored with the interactive Air Traffic Control (ATC) Simulator. Four of the problems can be more closely examined with Student Workbook F (print-based). The Workbook provides a structured learning environment for exploring the problems with paper-and-pencil worksheets that introduce students to pertinent air traffic control concepts as well as problem analysis and solution methods.
Students will:
- Analyze a sector diagram to identify spacing conflicts among three planes, each traveling at the same speed.
- Resolve spacing conflicts by changing the speed of one or more planes.
- Resolve spacing conflicts by changing the speed or the speed and route of one or more planes.
This activity is part of the Smart Skies: LineUp with Math Lessons