At KDC, we are continuously working on improving our processes and models to enhance the efficiency and performance of infrastructure maintenance. Our project, ‘Maintenance Works Impact Model,’ investigates the feasibility of an impact model that accurately predicts the effects of maintenance on runway usage, environment, capacity, and costs. By simulating various scenarios, we can implement […]
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For those who haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting Rebekka van der Grift, we herewith would like to introduce our dedicated PhD candidate who is making significant strides in the field of aviation. Rebekka is focusing on an essential and contemporary topic: noise calculation. Accurate aircraft noise calculations are essential for mitigating noise pollution around […]
Read MoreKDC Network Event
24 April 2025 Centre of Excellence, Frontpage News, News
On the 17th of April we had a fantastic event where we reconnected with many former and current KDC students. The event was hosted by Royal Schiphol Group and the opening was led by Jan Zekveld, Senior Manager Innovation Strategy & Airport Planning at RSG. Inspiring workshops were presented by KLM, RSG, and LVNL. Our […]
Read MoreThe Knowledge and Development Centre (KDC) focuses on creating sustainable solutions for Mainport Schiphol through collaborative projects with the air transport sector and government. Guided by the KDC Research Agenda, the KDC-board monitors project progress and sets priorities. In 2024, KDC refined its agenda with expert input, addressing significant future challenges expected within Schiphol’s operational […]
Read MoreThe work of the KDC is managed based on the KDC Research Agenda. It contains a description of active projects as well as proposed research. The document is also used by the board to monitor the status and progress of the research. Furthermore, the research agenda is used to set priorities between projects while maintaining […]
Read MoreOne of of our students – Sven Vegter – was given the opportunity to present his bachelors thesis during the SESAR Innovation days in Sevilla. The aeronautical traffic capacity is approaching its limits. This is especially true for airports where airports are constrained to resources such as runways. Consequences of full capacity traffic can be […]
Read MorePublished Online: 30 May 2024 Abstract: Aircraft noise is a significant problem for communities surrounding airports. Accurate prediction models are needed to estimate noise levels from aircraft operations. In this research, the accuracy of the sonAIR aircraft noise model in predicting noise levels from departures around Schiphol airport is evaluated by comparison to measurement […]
Read MorePublished Online: 30 May 2024 Abstract: To regulate aircraft noise impact on communities surrounding airports, best-practice models are used to predict aircraft noise levels. In this research the Noise-Power-Distance (NPD) tables in the European Doc.29 noise model are evaluated with measurements around Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Even with accurate input parameters (thrust and distance to […]
Read MoreResearch agenda 2024-2028 released
11 June 2024 Frontpage News, Geen categorie, KDC research agenda, News
The work of the KDC is managed based on the KDC Research Agenda. It contains a description of active projects as well as proposed research. The document is also used by the board to monitor the status and progress of the research. Furthermore, the research agenda is used to set priorities between projects while maintaining […]
Read MoreTraffic Segregation Concepts
29 December 2022 Environmental sustainability, Frontpage News, News, Projects departures, fuel reduction, Mainport Schiphol, noise reduction, sustainability
A new report has been published on traffic segregation concepts. In the current Schiphol operation, during a departure peak (two runways in use for departures), departing traffic is segregated based on their departure sector and therefore destination. The primary departure runways operate traffic to sectors 1, 4 and 5 while secondary runways operate traffic to […]
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