Methods for identifying, prioritising and planning for emerging technologies in air traffic management industry

Abstract

ENGLISH : The rapid advancement of technology in the air traffic management (ATM) industry demands effective methods to identify, prioritise, and plan for emerging technologies. This research used qualitative analysis through expert interviews to investigate these methods, highlighting the importance of structured frameworks such as technology intelligence, technology foresight, and technology roadmaps, along with industry collaboration. A framework of preferred methods was developed to guide ATM organisations in navigating technological uncertainties. The study emphasises proactive planning and early identification to enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency, thus contributing to the broader understanding of emerging technologies in the ATM industry.

AFRIKAANS : Die vinnige vooruitgang van tegnologie in die lugverkeersbestuur vereis doeltreffende metodes vir die identifikasie, prioritisering en beplanning van opkomende tegnologieë. Hierdie navorsing het kwalitatiewe analise deur middel van deskundige onderhoude gebruik om hierdie metodes te ondersoek, en het die belangrikheid van gestruktureerde raamwerke soos tegnologie-intelligensie, tegnologievoorsiening en tegnologie-roetekaart, tesame met samewerking in die bedryf, beklemtoon. ’n Raamwerk van voorkeurmetodes is ontwikkel om lugverkeersbestuur-organisasies te lei in die hantering van tegnologiese onsekerhede. Die studie beklemtoon proaktiewe beplanning en vroeë identifikasie om mededingendheid en operasionele doeltreffendheid te verbeter, en dra by tot ’n breër begrip van opkomende tegnologieë in die lugverkeersbestuur-bedryf.