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20 pages, 2054 KiB  
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Change Management in Aviation Organizations: A Multi-Method Theoretical Framework for External Environmental Uncertainty
by Ilona Skačkauskienė and Virginija Leonavičiūtė
Sustainability 2025, 17(15), 6994; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17156994 - 1 Aug 2025
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In today’s dynamic and highly uncertain environment, organizations, particularly in the aviation sector, face increasing challenges that demand resilient, flexible, and data-driven change management decisions. Responding to the growing need for structured approaches to managing complex uncertainties—geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, social shifts, rapid [...] Read more.
In today’s dynamic and highly uncertain environment, organizations, particularly in the aviation sector, face increasing challenges that demand resilient, flexible, and data-driven change management decisions. Responding to the growing need for structured approaches to managing complex uncertainties—geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, social shifts, rapid technological advancements, environmental pressures and regulatory changes—this research proposes a theoretical change management model for aviation service providers, such as airports. Integrating three analytical approaches, the model offers a robust, multi-method approach for supporting sustainable transformation under uncertainty. Normative analysis using Bayesian decision theory identifies influential external environmental factors, capturing probabilistic relationships, and revealing causal links under uncertainty. Prescriptive planning through scenario theory explores alternative future pathways and helps to identify possible predictions, offer descriptive evaluation employing fuzzy comprehensive evaluation, and assess decision quality under vagueness and complexity. The proposed four-stage model—observation, analysis, evaluation, and response—offers a methodology for continuous external environment monitoring, scenario development, and data-driven, proactive change management decision-making, including the impact assessment of change and development. The proposed model contributes to the theoretical advancement of the change management research area under uncertainty and offers practical guidance for aviation organizations (airports) facing a volatile external environment. This framework strengthens aviation organizations’ ability to anticipate, evaluate, and adapt to multifaceted external changes, supporting operational flexibility and adaptability and contributing to the sustainable development of aviation services. Supporting aviation organizations with tools to proactively manage systemic uncertainty, this research directly supports the integration of sustainability principles, such as resilience and adaptability, for long-term value creation through change management decision-making. Full article
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Airport Field Path Optimization Method Based on Conflict Hotspot Avoidance Mechanism
by Wen Tian, Mingjian Yang, Xuefang Zhou, Jianan Yin and Xv Shi
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(15), 8204; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15158204 - 23 Jul 2025
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The state path optimization model, alongside strategies like slowing down and waiting, aims to identify optimal aircraft routes that minimize the total taxi time and prevent conflicts. Optimization reduces taxiing times for aircraft YZR7537, CES2558, and CSZ9806, while slightly increasing the times for [...] Read more.
The state path optimization model, alongside strategies like slowing down and waiting, aims to identify optimal aircraft routes that minimize the total taxi time and prevent conflicts. Optimization reduces taxiing times for aircraft YZR7537, CES2558, and CSZ9806, while slightly increasing the times for CSN6310 and CSN3210 due to conflict hotspot avoidance measures. This approach also decreases the number of aircraft passing through key conflict hotspots, effectively reducing both conflicts and risk levels in these areas. Consequently, the total taxiing time for the optimized aircraft is cut by 53 s, enhancing airport operational efficiency. The proposed model serves as a theoretical foundation for developing an intelligent airport operation management system. Full article
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Analysis of the Opportunities, Benefits and Risks Associated with the Use of Recycled Materials in Flexible Aircraft Pavements
by Sean Jamieson, Luke Verstraten and Greg White
Materials 2025, 18(13), 3036; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18133036 - 26 Jun 2025
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International waste policy promotes the reduction and re-use of waste materials, and in some cases, specifically calls for the use of recycled materials in pavements. In countries like Australia, most of the aircraft pavement network is constructed of flexible pavements. Consequently, understanding the [...] Read more.
International waste policy promotes the reduction and re-use of waste materials, and in some cases, specifically calls for the use of recycled materials in pavements. In countries like Australia, most of the aircraft pavement network is constructed of flexible pavements. Consequently, understanding the opportunities for recycled materials in flexible aircraft pavements is paramount to increasing the technology uptake. This paper reviews opportunities for the incorporation of recycled materials in flexible airport pavement construction, specifically, their application to particle substitution in unbound and asphaltic layers, use in stabilization treatments, and use as a bitumen modifier. Additionally, environmental product declarations are reviewed to provide a range of typical environmental costs for each recycled material when considering material processing for incorporation into flexible pavements. These materials are compared to virgin material environmental costs to determine which recycled materials provide the highest environmental benefit potential. It was concluded that particle replacement in unbound layers with waste materials had a similar environmental cost to using virgin materials. However, the requirement to dispose of waste material to the landfill can be significantly reduced. For asphaltic layers, recycled asphalt pavement as an asphalt mixture replacement, fly ash as a hydrated lime replacement, and waste plastic and crumbed rubber as a virgin polymer replacement all are effective in reducing the environmental cost. To further increase the technology uptake, a risk-based approach for the implementation of waste materials in airport flexible pavements is recommended, which considers performance testing, the depth of the pavement layer, and the pavement functional area. Full article
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Variable Aircraft Spacing Quadratic Bézier Curve Trajectory Planning for Cascading Delay Mitigation
by Michael R. Variny, Travis W. Moleski and Jay P. Wilhelm
Aerospace 2025, 12(5), 382; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace12050382 - 29 Apr 2025
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Congested airspace conflict resolution during terminal operations is a common air traffic management issue that may produce cascading delays. Vehicles needing emergency clearance to land, at either traditional airports or vertiports, would require others on approach to move out of the way and, [...] Read more.
Congested airspace conflict resolution during terminal operations is a common air traffic management issue that may produce cascading delays. Vehicles needing emergency clearance to land, at either traditional airports or vertiports, would require others on approach to move out of the way and, in some instances, cause a wave of delay to propagate through all vehicles on approach. Specifically, uncrewed aerial systems utilizing near-maximum arrival rates would be greatly impacted when requested to move off their approach path and may interfere with others. Vertiports further complicate crowded approaches because vehicles can arrive from many different angles at the same time to maximize landing area usage. Traditional air traffic management techniques were studied for vertiport applications specific to high-capacity operations. This work investigated methods of uniformly re-directing vehicles on approach to a vertiport that would be impacted by an emergency vehicle to minimize or avoid cascading delays. A route of time-optimal Bézier curves as well as Dubins paths optimized for interception heading was generated and flown on as an alternate maneuver when an unaccounted-for emergency vehicle initiated a bypass of an air traffic fleet. A comparison to flight on a holding pattern showed that the Bézier and Dubins route improved delay times and mitigated a cascading delay effect. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Air Traffic and Transportation)
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Proceeding Paper
UKSBAS Testbed Performance Assessment of Two Years of Operations
by Javier González Merino, Fernando Bravo Llano, Michael Pattinson, Madeleine Easom, Juan Ramón Campano Hernández, Ignacio Sanz Palomar, María Isabel Romero Llapa, Sangeetha Priya Ilamparithi, David Hill and George Newton
Eng. Proc. 2025, 88(1), 35; https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025088035 - 21 Apr 2025
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Current Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBASs) improve the positioning accuracy and integrity of GPS satellites and provide safe civil aviation navigation services for procedures from en-route to LPV-200 precision approach over specific regions. SBAS systems, such as WAAS, EGNOS, GAGAN, and MSAS, already operate. [...] Read more.
Current Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBASs) improve the positioning accuracy and integrity of GPS satellites and provide safe civil aviation navigation services for procedures from en-route to LPV-200 precision approach over specific regions. SBAS systems, such as WAAS, EGNOS, GAGAN, and MSAS, already operate. The development of operational SBAS systems is in transition due to the extension of L1 SBAS services to new regions and the improvements expected by the introduction of dual frequency multi-constellation (DFMC) services, which allow the use of more core constellations such as Galileo and the use of ionosphere-free L1/L5 signal combination. The UKSBAS Testbed is a demonstration and feasibility project in the framework of ESA’s Navigation Innovation Support Programme (NAVISP), which is sponsored by the UK’s HMG with the participation of the Department for Transport and the UK Space Agency. UKSBAS Testbed’s main objective is to deliver a new L1 SBAS signal in space (SIS) from May 2022 in the UK region using Viasat’s Inmarsat-3F5 geostationary (GEO) satellite and Goonhilly Earth Station as signal uplink over PRN 158, as well as L1 SBAS and DFMC SBAS services through the Internet. SBAS messages are generated by GMV’s magicSBAS software and fed with data from the Ordnance Survey’s station network. This paper provides an assessment of the performance achieved by the UKSBAS Testbed during the last two years of operations at the SIS and user level, including a number of experimentation campaigns performed in the aviation and maritime domains, comprising ground tests at airports, flight tests on aircraft and sea trials on a vessel. This assessment includes, among others, service availability (e.g., APV-I, LPV-200), protection levels (PL), and position errors (PE) statistics over the service area and in a network of receivers. Full article
(This article belongs to the Proceedings of European Navigation Conference 2024)
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Transport Carbon Emission Measurement Models and Spatial Patterns Under the Perspective of Land–Sea Integration–Take Tianjin as an Example
by Lina Ke, Zhiyu Ren, Quanming Wang, Lei Wang, Qingli Jiang, Yao Lu, Yu Zhao and Qin Tan
Sustainability 2025, 17(7), 3095; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17073095 - 31 Mar 2025
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The goal of “double carbon” puts forward higher requirements for the control of transport carbon emissions, and the exploration of transport carbon emission modelling driven by big data is an important attempt to reduce carbon accurately. Based on the land Vehicle Miles Traveled [...] Read more.
The goal of “double carbon” puts forward higher requirements for the control of transport carbon emissions, and the exploration of transport carbon emission modelling driven by big data is an important attempt to reduce carbon accurately. Based on the land Vehicle Miles Traveled data (VMT) and the sea Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, this study establishes a refined, high-resolution carbon emission measurement model that incorporates the use of motor vehicles and ships from a bottom-up approach and analyzes the spatial distribution characteristics of land and sea transport carbon emissions in Tianjin using geospatial analysis. The results of the study show that (1) the transportation carbon emissions in Tianjin mainly come from land road traffic, with small passenger cars contributing the most to the emissions; (2) high carbon emission zones are concentrated in economically developed, densely populated, and high road network density areas, such as the urban center Binhai New Area, and the marine functional zone of Tianjin; (3) carbon emission values are generally higher in the segments where ports, airports, and interchanges are connected. The transportation carbon emission measurement model developed in this study provides practical, replicable, and scalable insights for other coastal cities. Full article
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Cross-Border Planning for Promoting Economic Development: A Case Study of Gold Coast Airport, Australia
by Isara Khanjanasthiti, Daniel O’Hare and Bhishna Bajracharya
Sustainability 2025, 17(4), 1672; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17041672 - 17 Feb 2025
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Airports can be pivotal drivers of regional economic development. However, Gold Coast Airport’s cross-border location, spanning two local government areas (City of Gold Coast and Tweed Shire) and two Australian states (Queensland and New South Wales), has created several governance challenges affecting regional [...] Read more.
Airports can be pivotal drivers of regional economic development. However, Gold Coast Airport’s cross-border location, spanning two local government areas (City of Gold Coast and Tweed Shire) and two Australian states (Queensland and New South Wales), has created several governance challenges affecting regional economic sustainability. This article explores three questions: (1) What are the barriers and opportunities to promote economic development and cross-border planning around Gold Coast Airport? (2) How do cross-border governance arrangements and planning frameworks impact the airport’s economic contributions? (3) What lessons can be drawn from this case study? To address these questions, the study uses a mixed-method approach comprising key informant interviews and policy analysis. The study finds that the airport’s economic impact is largely confined to the northern (Queensland) side of the border due to insufficient cross-border cooperation and fragmented planning frameworks. The article proposes transforming the border into a catalyst for economic development through three instruments: reimagining the border as a driver of growth, establishing a cross-border ‘airport city region’ with integrated governance, and creating a Cross-Border Committee under Federal oversight to foster collaboration. These insights are also relevant to other agencies managing major infrastructure projects with cross-border implications. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainable Urbanization)
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Association of Control Service Types with Aviation Medical Examination Results and Sick Leave in Air Traffic Controllers in Korea
by Ju-Hyun Choi, Hye-Sun Jung and Eun-Hi Choi
Healthcare 2025, 13(2), 132; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13020132 - 12 Jan 2025
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Objectives: This study aimed to examine the association between the characteristics of air traffic controllers, their aviation medical examination results, and their sick leave, with the ultimate aim of promoting their health and contributing to the enhancement of aviation safety. Methods: The [...] Read more.
Objectives: This study aimed to examine the association between the characteristics of air traffic controllers, their aviation medical examination results, and their sick leave, with the ultimate aim of promoting their health and contributing to the enhancement of aviation safety. Methods: The subjects of this study were air traffic controllers affiliated with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport and the Airport Corporation in various regions of Korea. Data collection was conducted through a survey from 10 May 2023 to 10 December 2023. Results: A total of 220 participants were included in the final analysis. An analysis of the factors associated with the aviation medical examination results revealed that approach controllers were 3.044 times more likely to receive a non-fit result (conditionally fit or unfit) compared to area controllers. An analysis of the factors associated with sick leave showed that approach controllers were 3.891 times more likely to take sick leave than area controllers. Conclusions: Based on the results of this study, it is necessary to implement regular job rotation to eliminate monotony, enhance job satisfaction, and provide diverse career experiences, considering the varying workloads and characteristics of different control tasks. Furthermore, various organizational support initiatives must be introduced to enhance both the physical and mental health of air traffic controllers. Full article
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Review
A Review of Foreign Object Debris Detection on Airport Runways: Sensors and Algorithms
by Jingfeng Shan, Lapo Miccinesi, Alessandra Beni, Lorenzo Pagnini, Andrea Cioncolini and Massimiliano Pieraccini
Remote Sens. 2025, 17(2), 225; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17020225 - 9 Jan 2025
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The detection of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is crucial for maintaining safety in critical areas like airport runways. This paper presents a comprehensive review of FOD detection technologies, covering traditional, radar-based, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven methods. Manual visual inspection and optical sensors, while [...] Read more.
The detection of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is crucial for maintaining safety in critical areas like airport runways. This paper presents a comprehensive review of FOD detection technologies, covering traditional, radar-based, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven methods. Manual visual inspection and optical sensors, while widely used, are limited in scalability and reliability under adverse conditions. Radar technologies, such as millimeter-wave radar and synthetic aperture radar, offer robust performance, with advancements in algorithms and sensor fusion significantly enhancing their effectiveness. AI approaches, employing supervised and unsupervised learning, demonstrate potential for automating detection and improving precision, although challenges such as limited datasets and high computational demands persist. This review consolidates the recent progress across these domains, highlighting the need for integrated systems that combine radar and AI to improve adaptability, scalability, and small-FOD detection. By addressing these limitations, the study provides insights into future research directions and the development of innovative FOD detection solutions, contributing to safer and more efficient operational environments. Full article
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An Assessment of Relation Between Sustainability and Architectural Representativeness of Passenger Airport Terminals in Poland
by Wojciech Duliński
Sustainability 2025, 17(1), 296; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17010296 - 3 Jan 2025
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As the civil aviation market is in a state of continuous growth, the architecture of passenger airport terminals needs to follow the industry’s constant development. The objective of this research is to investigate the current state of terminals in Poland in relation to [...] Read more.
As the civil aviation market is in a state of continuous growth, the architecture of passenger airport terminals needs to follow the industry’s constant development. The objective of this research is to investigate the current state of terminals in Poland in relation to the aspects of representativeness and low-tech sustainability solutions incorporated into design strategies. The conducted study is a critical review of existing literature followed by a case study of relevant examples of airport terminals, from an architectural perspective. The main findings show that seemingly contradicting principles can co-exist in particular spectra of design. The broadly used big shed design method, which provides terminal buildings with an adequate level of prominence, can also facilitate sustainable solutions, especially in the areas of user comfort, energy efficiency and life cycle assessment, i.e., buildings are easily adaptable, what is demanded by constantly evolving operational models and increasing airport terminal capacities. As further improvements are definitely needed to answer the increasing demand for a reduction in the carbon footprint of buildings, changes are desirable and should focus on establishing an adequate balance between a sustainable approach and the urge to create representative, state-of-the art terminal buildings. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainability in Architecture and Engineering)
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Article
An Integrated Risk Management Model for Performance Assessment of Airport Pavements: The Case of Istanbul Airport
by Eyyüp Seven and Mustafa Sinan Yardım
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(24), 12034; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142412034 - 23 Dec 2024
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Effective management of airport pavements is essential for maintaining safety and operational efficiency in air travel. An airport pavement management system (APMS) operates at two levels: the network level, which monitors overall pavement performance across the airport, and the project level, which conducts [...] Read more.
Effective management of airport pavements is essential for maintaining safety and operational efficiency in air travel. An airport pavement management system (APMS) operates at two levels: the network level, which monitors overall pavement performance across the airport, and the project level, which conducts detailed inspections of individual pavements. However, pavement assessments are often costly and labor intensive, necessitating the development of cost-effective and practical models. This paper introduces the Airport Pavement Integrated Risk Management (APIRM) model, which integrates pavement condition assessment criteria with safety risk management (SRM) methodologies. The model was applied at Istanbul Airport. By using APIRM, airports can prioritize high-risk areas, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing safety. The model encourages coordination among various airport departments, offering a holistic approach to pavement management that integrates maintenance requirements with safety considerations. Full article
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Autonomous Navigation for Personal Mobility Vehicles Considering Passenger Tolerance to Approaching Pedestrians
by Motonobu Omori, Hiroshi Yoshitake and Motoki Shino
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(24), 11622; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142411622 (registering DOI) - 12 Dec 2024
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There are high expectations for autonomous personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) to support the mobility of older people. Autonomous navigation systems are being developed to assist mobility in public areas with mixed pedestrian traffic, such as airports and shopping malls. For autonomous navigation of [...] Read more.
There are high expectations for autonomous personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) to support the mobility of older people. Autonomous navigation systems are being developed to assist mobility in public areas with mixed pedestrian traffic, such as airports and shopping malls. For autonomous navigation of PMVs, achieving both comfort and efficiency, even in crowded environments, is important. In this study, we focused on the characteristic of passenger tolerance, in which a passenger’s discomfort is relatively small concerning an approaching pedestrian. The objective was to propose an efficient autonomous navigation method without increasing passenger discomfort, considering the characteristics of passenger tolerance. First, the passenger tolerance characteristics were clarified through data analysis of a previous study’s dataset and a newly collected dataset. Next, a path-planning method considering the characteristics was proposed, and the proposed method was evaluated by numerical simulations. The evaluation results showed that the proposed method has a potential to achieve efficient autonomous navigation in crowded environments. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Autonomous Driving and Smart Transportation)
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Article
Allocating New Slots in a Multi-Airport System Based on Capacity Expansion
by Sichen Liu, Shuce Wang, Minghua Hu, Lei Yang, Lei Liu and Yan Wang
Aerospace 2024, 11(12), 1000; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11121000 - 2 Dec 2024
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Over time, the rapid expansion of civil aviation infrastructure has led to the establishment of multi-airport systems (MASs) or Metroplex, where airports situated in close proximity form interconnected networks. Given that individual airport capacities often fall short of meeting flight scheduling demands, devising [...] Read more.
Over time, the rapid expansion of civil aviation infrastructure has led to the establishment of multi-airport systems (MASs) or Metroplex, where airports situated in close proximity form interconnected networks. Given that individual airport capacities often fall short of meeting flight scheduling demands, devising effective multi-airport flight scheduling methods becomes imperative. This article introduces a novel MAS slot expansion configuration framework centered on coupling terminal areas. In contrast to conventional airport capacity slot expansion approaches, this framework demonstrates superior configurational efficacy within respective airport terminal environments. The model outlined in this research identifies the terminal control sector as the pivotal resource node within the interconnected terminal area, aiming to maximize the total expanded slots while minimizing the overall unfairness among airports within the terminal airspace. Employing the ε-constraint method facilitates the transformation of the minimization objective into solvable constraint conditions. Subsequently, leveraging Beijing Metroplex as a case study, the research devises benchmark, single-airport, multi-airport minimum, and multi-airport maximum scenarios to compare and analyze configuration outcomes in terms of key resource allocation impacts and coupled resource utilization efficiencies. Ultimately, employing the AirTOp fast-time simulation model validates each scenario, demonstrating that the proposed configuration method yields reduced delay levels and fewer conflicts in simulation environments. Full article
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Review
Land Use Around Airports: Policies and Methods for Third-Party Risk Assessment—A Review
by Paola Di Mascio, Raducu Dinu, Giuseppe Loprencipe and Laura Moretti
Future Transp. 2024, 4(4), 1501-1519; https://doi.org/10.3390/futuretransp4040072 - 2 Dec 2024
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The development and land use surrounding airports are a concern and interest for airport operators, public communities, business communities, and local authorities. Airport development and operations are governed by both national and international regulations that often extend beyond airport property boundaries. Typical international [...] Read more.
The development and land use surrounding airports are a concern and interest for airport operators, public communities, business communities, and local authorities. Airport development and operations are governed by both national and international regulations that often extend beyond airport property boundaries. Typical international airports’ regulations, recommendations, and guidance documents (e.g., Noise Exposure and Obstacle Limitation Surfaces) and their national counterparts focus on airport land-use planning. Individual third-party risk assessment of airport operations serves as a complementary tool to these regulations, providing means to assess and manage land-use compatibility and control activities near airport perimeters. Developing robust risk assessment models is essential for defining and validating public safety areas and Runway Protection Zones to ensure land-use compatibility and public safety. Although several quantitative risk assessment models exist, significant differences remain in their methodologies and applications. Over the past 20 to 35 years, most models have evolved based on historical data from aircraft accidents. This article provides a comprehensive review of risk analysis methods for areas surrounding airports and presents a quantitative comparison of two specific approaches, the ENAC/Sapienza and ACRP methods, along with their associated calculation software. Full article
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Quantum Congestion Game for Overcrowding Prevention Within Airport Common Areas
by Evangelos D. Spyrou, Vassilios Kappatos and Chrysostomos Stylios
Computers 2024, 13(11), 298; https://doi.org/10.3390/computers13110298 - 17 Nov 2024
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Quantum game theory merges principles from quantum mechanics with game theory, exploring how quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement can influence strategic decision making. It offers a novel approach to analyzing and optimizing complex systems where traditional game theory may fall short. [...] Read more.
Quantum game theory merges principles from quantum mechanics with game theory, exploring how quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement can influence strategic decision making. It offers a novel approach to analyzing and optimizing complex systems where traditional game theory may fall short. Congestion of passengers, if considered as a network, may fall into the categories of optimization cases of quantum games. This paper explores the application of quantum potential games to minimize congestion in common areas at airports. The players/passengers of the airport have identical interests and they share the same utility function. A metric is introduced that considers a passenger’s visit to a common area by setting their preferences, in order to avoid congestion. Passengers can decide whether to visit a specific common area or choose an alternative. This study demonstrates that the proposed game is a quantum potential game for tackling congestion, with identical interests, ensuring the existence of a Nash equilibrium. We consider passengers to be players that want to ensure their interests. Quantum entanglement is utilized to validate the concept, and the results highlight the effectiveness of this approach. The objective is to ensure that not all passengers select the same common place of the airport to reduce getting crowded; hence, the airborne disease infection probability increases due to overcrowding. Our findings provide a promising framework for optimizing passenger flow and reducing congestion in airport common areas through quantum game theory. We showed that the proposed system is stable by encapsulating the Lyapunov stability. We compared it to a simulated annealing approach to show the efficacy of the quantum game approach. We acknowledge that this framework can be utilized in other disciplines as well. For our future work, we will research different strategies than binary ones to investigate the efficacy of the approach. Full article
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