Framework of a Time-Based Simulation Model for the Analysis of Airfield Operations
Abstract
This paper presents the framework of a new microscopic simulation model called Virginia Tech airfield simulation model (VTASIM) developed to study aircraft operations at airports. The model presented is designed and built under the concept of the time-based simulation model in which aircraft states are updated at fixed time intervals. by employing a vehicle-following model, VTASIM can portray aircraft movements on taxiways in great detail and with more accuracy than traditional discrete-event based airport simulation models. In order to find efficient taxiing routes between gates and runways, the model employs a time-dependent shortest path algorithm. Another unique feature of the model is its ability to capture the communication activities between pilots and controllers, which may cause delays in airfield operations especially at busy airports. This paper describes the methods and the structure of the model. The model is applied to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to illustrate its functionality.
Recommended Citation
H. Baik and A. A. Trani, "Framework of a Time-Based Simulation Model for the Analysis of Airfield Operations," Journal of Transportation Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Oct 2008.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-947X(2008)134:10(397)
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Sponsor(s)
United States. Federal Aviation Administration
National Center of Excellence for Aviation Operations Research NEXTOR
Keywords and Phrases
Air Traffic; Airports and Airfields; Computer Programming; Simulation Models; Time Factors
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0733-947X
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Oct 2008
