Vertiport Capacity - Analysis Methods.
Abstract
This report presents a methodology for analyzing vertiport capacity and delays. Based on available information, deterministic models were developed to estimate vertiport capacity, analytic queuing models were developed to estimate the delays at vertiports during steady demand periods, and simulation models were developed to estimate delays during peak periods when traffic exceeds capacity. A practical capacity, defined as that traffic volume at which average delays are four minutes per operation, can be determined from a volume versus delay curve. Results show that vertiport capacity is more likely to be limited by airspace separations or gate availability than by touchdown and liftoff area (TThOF) occupancy times. Equations are provided for estimating relations among aircraft arrival rates, required number of gates, and gate occupancy times. These may be used to determine the required number of TLOF's or gates in particular situations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA298361
Entities
People
- Jasenka Rakas
- Paul Schonfeld
- Yeon-myung Kim
Organizations
- University of Maryland