Institute of Transportation, MOTC

       Airside simulation analysis is an important part of civil aviation airport operations planning. In previous research(2021-2022), we established airside capacity evaluation methods for airports, which was verified by Taoyuan International Airport Co., Ltd. This method can perform airside operations simulation analysis, identify airside operational bottlenecks, assist in reducing delays, and evaluate airside configuration projects to ensure smooth operations and improve operational effectiveness.
      Based on previous research, this research aims to further develop the evaluation method into airside operations simulation analysis software and make human-machine interface more user-friendly. In the first year (2023) of this two-year project, we completed a prototype of airside operations simulation software, including the establishment of software platform, and the design and implementation of simulation engine module, database module and user interface module. In the second year (2024), we plan to complete the software development and conduct actual case testings and trainings to improve the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) and Taoyuan International Airport Co., Ltd.’s understanding and practical operation of the software. Through training, we will gather feedback on the software from various units to enhance its usability, facilitate its application in airport planning and operations, and serve as an airside projects evaluation tool on routine operations or construction changes.
      After the software development is completed, we plan to transfer or license the technology to the CAA and Taoyuan International Airport Co., Ltd. for practical application, making airport airside facility management more data-driven and modelbased, thereby enhancing the operational effectiveness of our international gateway airports and meet long-term development needs