An Embedded Decision Support System for Runway Safety and Excursion Avoidance

TL;DR

The paper presents RUN.S.A.F.E., an embedded decision support system designed to predict and prevent runway excursions during aircraft takeoff and landing, adaptable to Boeing 737-800 and similar aircraft.

Contribution

It introduces a comprehensive embedded system that performs static and dynamic calculations for runway safety, aligned with regulations, and adaptable to specific aircraft models.

Findings

System effectively predicts runway excursions

Compatible with Boeing 737-800 and similar aircraft

Aligns with current aviation safety regulations

Abstract

Runway Safety Assistant Foreseeing Excursions (RUN.S.A.F.E.) is a complete embedded system solution that predicts a potential runway overrun during the takeoff and landing of a civil aviation aircraft. The system executes both static and dynamic calculations, the former being completely dependent, while the latter completely independent to the user's inputs. The solution is adapted to a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with CFM56-7B engines. However, the calculations also apply for similar aicrafts, equipped with a tricycle landing gear and turbofan engines. The system is aligned with current regulations and certification specifications, where applicable.