Robust model for operational stand and gate planning Schiphol

Master thesis (2019)

Authors

D.I.W.A. Käller Aerospace Engineering

Contributors

P.C. Roling Air Transport & Operations - Aerospace Engineering (mentor)
R. Curran Air Transport & Operations - Aerospace Engineering (graduation committee member)
Joost Ellerbroek (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
Copyright: © 2019 Danuta Käller
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Published Date

15-03-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effects of individually established buffer times, based on historical delay data, on the robustness of an operational stand and gate allocation schedule. Using flight schedules and the structural lay-out of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, a stand and gate allocation model is created using BEONTRA software. Eight allocation schedules are
specified with each a set of different buffer times, which are established after grouping and analysing the historical delay data. The flight schedule that is used as input is the one for peak day Monday 16 July 2018. The allocation schedules are then tested amongst others on probability of overlap and on delay data as a result of simulation. A by LvNL validated model of Schiphol is used in fast-time simulation programme AirTOp to simulate common delays on the allocation
schedules. The outcome is compared to the outcome of two baseline schedules, after which conclusions are drawn and recommendations are given with regard to the effectivity of buffer time optimisation.