01719267

Monograph

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/179621.aspx

Airports are dynamic environments in which multiple modes of transportation can connect to efficiently convey people and goods throughout the United States and around the world. Simulation tools can play an important role in assisting airport administrators, designers, and engineers with planning for any physical and operational changes to an airport. In some cases, the completion of simulation studies is a de facto requirement when planning airport development projects. One of the challenges that airports face in using simulation to support planning activities is selecting the tool that best serves the information needs of the project. Thus, the focus of this report is on available simulation capabilities and how airports employ those capabilities. This study is based on information acquired through a literature review and the results of a survey intended to elicit responses about the typical and specific application of simulation tools by airports. The report presents the different simulation studies common in the airport planning context, the typical inputs and outputs for the different simulation studies, and information about the various simulation tools available to airports. The report also includes some case examples of airports using simulation for different planning purposes.

Project 11-03, Topic S03-14

English

83p

2019

ACRP Synthesis of Airport Practice

9780309480666

Digital/other

Appendices; Figures; References; Tables

Airport planning; Airports; Design; Simulation; Software

Administration and Management; Aviation; Planning and Forecasting

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Oct 11 2019 10:07AM