A simulation study to investigate runway capacity using TAAM

Author

Bazargan, Massoud ; Fleming, Kenneth ; Subramanian, Prakash

Author_Institution

Embry-Riddle Aeronaut. Univ., Daytona Beach, FL, USA

Volume

2

fYear

2002

fDate

8-11 Dec. 2002

Firstpage

1235

Abstract

This study outlines a method to evaluate runway layouts using simulation, to aid in the airport planning and decision making process. As a sample study, the maximum throughput capacities of proposed expansion alternatives at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), constrained at varying levels, are identified. The objective is to compare these ultimate airport capacities achievable for each of the different layouts to estimate their respective efficiencies in terms of runway system utilization. TAAM (Total Airspace and Airport Modeller) is used to simulate each proposed alternative given its capabilities for modeling at a very high level of detail and closely representing reality in terms of applicable separation standards and air traffic control procedures.

Keywords

aerospace simulation; air traffic control; airports; decision making; planning; standards; Philadelphia International Airport; TAAM; Total Airspace and Airport Modeller; air traffic control procedures; airport planning; decision making; efficiency; maximum throughput capacities; runway capacity; runway layouts; runway system utilization; separation standards; simulation study; Air traffic control; Aircraft; Airports; Capacity planning; Decision making; Delay; Demand forecasting; Meteorology; Process planning; Throughput;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Simulation Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the Winter

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7614-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/WSC.2002.1166383

Filename

1166383