Sectorisation & Workload Management

Sectorisation and workload management are fundamental to safe and efficient area control.

Controllers must manage not only aircraft, but also: - Airspace complexity - Traffic demand - Their own workload

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Objectives

• Maintain safe separation
• Prevent controller overload
• Ensure efficient traffic flow
• Enable scalable operations

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Key Principle

A well-managed sector prevents overload before it occurs.

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Contents

• 12.1 General
• 12.2 Sectorisation Principles
• 12.3 Workload Management
• 12.4 Traffic Complexity
• 12.5 Capacity & Demand
• 12.6 Sector Splitting & Combining
• 12.7 Prioritisation Techniques
• 12.8 Human Factors
• 12.9 Best Practice