Why the simulation?

Differences between analytical method and simulation method

An airport’s capacity can be determined in two radically different ways: analytically, by deducing the capacity directly from the characteristics of an airport and

The airport capacity is that of the weakest link

Airport capacity overall

The airport’s capacity is that of the weakest link in the airport chain: terminal airspace, runway system, taxiways, aircraft parking areas, terminal (passenger processing) and even airport access (access roads and car parks). The capacity must therefore be subject to an overall analysis.

An “eloquent” criterion for the general public due to its apparent simplicity, airport capacity (aircraft or passenger flows the airport is capable of handling) has become one of the major issues in the airport development and planning debate. Capacity studies can have various aims:

“Single European Sky” regulations (NB: links to the French versions of the regulations)

The practical application of the European regulations required by ATM / ANS bodies often requires the establishment of interpretative material or guides, whether from the publication of these regulations, or throughout their implementation. In this field, the Air Navigation division, based on its great experience in supervising changes and on its specific technical skills, makes a broad contribution to the defining of this material, at national or even European level.

The Single European Sky regulations require that air navigation players (mainly ANSPs - air navigation service providers) comply with guidelines concerning :

Due to its extensive experience in the field of ATM / ANS technical system conformity record appraisal on behalf of supervisory authorities, the Air Navigation Division is called upon to assist these authorities in their operational supervision tasks as well as in the defining of the associated procedures.

The division also works on behalf:

Because of its broad and significant experience in sometimes sophisticated areas, such as software safety, the division gives training on these topics or makes presentations for events.

Examples of projects:

Because of its broad and significant experience in sometimes sophisticated areas, such as software safety, the division gives training on these topics or makes presentations for events.

Examples of projects: