Abstract
This paper develops an analytical model of the ultimate capacity of dual-dependent parallel runways (with close or intermediate spacing), where ultimate capacity is defined as the maximum number of aircraft accommodated during a given period (usually 1 h or 15 min) under constant demand for service and other given conditions. The model uses six inputs: geometry (configuration) of parallel runways; air traffic control (ATC) separation rules; technologies for aircraft primary navigation, communication, and air traffic surveillance, which influence separation rules and the degree of dependency of two runways; aircraft fleet mix in terms of wake-vortex categories and approach and departure speeds; proportion of arrival and departure demand; and ATC tactics of sequencing particular aircraft types and operations. The output represents the socalled capacity coverage curve, which reflects different scenarios of using given runways. The model is used to calculate the capacity of a large European airport.
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