Models for Runway Capacity Analysis.

Abstract

The report examines a family of mathematical and simulation models for the calculation of single runway IFR capacity. With the basic statistical model one can calculate basic saturation capacity under arrival only and mixed arrival/departure operations. The analysis of less-than-saturation demand is extended by a simple queuing model, and of speed-class sequencing as a Markov process. Capacities for alternative runway configurations, levels of approach control system precision, and changes in aircraft separation standards are predicted. This analysis was used to compare alternative ways of increasing the IFR capacity of both single and parallel runways.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0760637

Entities

People

  • Richard M. Harris

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Control Systems
  • Markov Processes
  • Precision
  • Saturation
  • Simulations
  • Standards

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation