Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Graduate
Project Type
individual
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Joshua McGurn, Graduate Student
Lead Presenter's Name
Joshua McGurn
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Engineering
Faculty Mentor Name
Bryan Watson
Abstract
While flight is among the most important methods of travel over long distances, it is also among the most subject to delays; thus, much effort has been put into ensuring airport operations run smoothly. Though there have been many attempts to streamline operations within the airport itself, less attention has been given to optimizing aircraft movement and dispatching on ramps, taxiways, and runways. Part of the reason for this is the randomness and complexity of aircraft movement, making standard modeling techniques difficult and ineffective. This research has utilized discrete event simulation software (SIMIO) to model the ramp and runway operations of Embry-Riddle aircraft at Daytona Beach International Airport. Using this model, schedules can be generated and optimized to improve the ramp operations and decrease delays and flight cancellations. Additional documentation has also been created to give guidance on running and modifying the model, ensuring that future configurations and scenarios can be built and tested.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
Using Discrete Event Simulation to Optimize Flight Dispatch Routes
While flight is among the most important methods of travel over long distances, it is also among the most subject to delays; thus, much effort has been put into ensuring airport operations run smoothly. Though there have been many attempts to streamline operations within the airport itself, less attention has been given to optimizing aircraft movement and dispatching on ramps, taxiways, and runways. Part of the reason for this is the randomness and complexity of aircraft movement, making standard modeling techniques difficult and ineffective. This research has utilized discrete event simulation software (SIMIO) to model the ramp and runway operations of Embry-Riddle aircraft at Daytona Beach International Airport. Using this model, schedules can be generated and optimized to improve the ramp operations and decrease delays and flight cancellations. Additional documentation has also been created to give guidance on running and modifying the model, ensuring that future configurations and scenarios can be built and tested.