A Paradox in aeronautical data processing: A case study review

• Published in: Case studies on transport policy 2022-06, Vol.10 (2), p.1366-1374
• Main Authors: Rezo, Zvonimir, Mihetec, Tomislav, Steiner, Sanja, Tikvica, Andrea
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Accuracy; Aeronautical data processing; Data quality; Measurement error
• ISSN: 2213-624X
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cstp.2022.04.020

•Aviation industry imposes the need for strict validation and verification processes.•This paper reports on the identified paradox in aeronautical data processing.•Paper identifies trade-off between data update frequency and data accuracy.•By reducing data update frequency, it is possible to meet data quality requirements. Undoubtedly aeronautical data and information of appropriate quality are the enablers of a safe and efficient aviation industry. Hence nowadays, before the utilisation of tools and software developed to collect and process aeronautical data, in Europe software developers are required to demonstrate that their solutions meet determined levels of data quality and accuracy as they are defined by the Commission Regulation (EU) No 73/2010. Accordingly, within validation and verification processes solution developers are required to conduct a safety assessment of their solution, demonstrate that it meets aeronautical data quality requirements and carry out a risk assessment. In that respect, this research paper presents a paradox in aeronautical data processing that has been identified within one solution’s validation and verification processes.