ATO Advanced Technology Development and Prototyping Group
Final Approach Runway Occupancy Signal (FAROS)
The Final Approach Runway Occupancy Signal (FAROS) is an automated safety system designed to notify pilots on approach to land that the runway is occupied or otherwise unsafe for landing. This pilot notification system is an FAA sponsored research and development effort that addresses the high priority safety hazards of runway incursions.
The baseline FAROS will be enhanced to utilize surveillance via ASDE-X at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. This enhancement will be tested along with the Runway Status Lights beginning in 2008.
