Airport
Apron and Taxiway Control System
Introduction
Air
traffic has witnessed a tremendous change and fast growth in recent years. As a
result, a continuous management and improvement of existing systems has to be
done in an effort of avoiding congestion
(Brooker, 2002). Application of new systems has to be done ensuring they
support ground controllers and do not increase the workload. New systems aimed
at enhancing the decision-making process in airports have been proposed to be
implemented as the future of Air Traffic Control. Systems and procedures are
intended for providing control, routing, execution and movement as the basic
functions. The XPR tool, for example, is well known for the capability of
planning and routing rules (Stratton, 1974).
In the routing phase, a particular route is established for each aircraft, and
it is accompanied by the planning phase that determines the start and end time
of the routing path. Some essential features of the XPR tool include but are
not limited to a detailed apron model that is the subject of this research.
Aprons are areas defined on an aerodrome that are intended for services such as
loading and offloading passengers and cargo. The ATC does not supervise the
apron area. During heavy traffic, apron management services are provided.
Purpose of the research
and rationale for the study
The
study provides a refined description of the apron model and how it works.
Concepts and operations related to the taxiway and apron management process
will be evaluated in detail. This will be synthesized using a detailed
operational description (DOD) that aims at refining and clarifying the
high-level mode of performance of aprons (Brooker,
2002). Specific features such as the time to get off-block or on the
block will be evaluated. The model described in this study will further
evaluate and determine the mean grounds speeds that are mainly reported in
regulations. In addition, the paths from the stands to the apron will be
determined. During the evaluation time, safety and data security concerns will
be the issues of concern in the evaluation process.
Architecture of the
apron model
To
understand the functionality of the apron model, a review will be carried out
that objectively outlines the architecture of an apron model. This will
increase understanding on how the aircraft systems work, their control and how
they influence the stability of air travel. A shortcoming of the current
systems will be compared with the proposed model. To achieve a solid ground for
the performance of the model, a simulation approach will be carried out that
outlines the different performance metrics of the system (Stratton, 1974). The single aircraft model
will be considered for purposes of research in this study. The different
parameters that influence the travel time in this model such as the stand
applicable, the runaway in use and the category wake of the aircraft will be
considered and synthesized in detail. Airplane conflicts will also be
determined, and the use of mathematical models will enhance the credibility of
the research.
Results discussion and
conclusion
Real
flight timetables will be analyzed, and the results compared. The result will
influence the conclusion and recommendation section on how Airport Apron and
Taxiway control systems can be implemented to enhance the efficiency of the
airport from offloading to reducing congestion with minimum control and
supervision. In addition, the influence regarding the decision of the system in
airports will be enhanced.
References
Brooker,
P. 2002. Future Air Traffic Management: Quantitative En Route Safety Assessment
Part 2 – New Approaches. J. Navigation, 55(03).
Stratton,
A. 1974. Safety and Air Navigation. J.
Navigation, 27(04), p.407.
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