The 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 […]
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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 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 […]
Read MoreThe new research agenda has been approved by the KDC Board, and is now available on the KDC website! Like previous year, the KDC research has been expanded to a five year program, covering the 2023 – 2027 period. The program revolves around five themes: Safe Airspace and Airport Navigation Environmental Sustainability Airline and Airport Operational […]
Read MoreAir traffic volumes and the nature of air traffic using the Dutch airspace has evolved significantly over the past decades and will continue to evolve. This while the airspace structure has remained largely unchanged. To boost efficient use of airspace and to reduce emissions and noise impact, the Dutch Airspace Redesign Programme was established. Redesigns […]
Read MoreD-1 Demand Alignment Predictions
21 March 2022 Capacity Management, Frontpage News, News
European network operational stakeholders have become increasingly aware of the need to optimize their operations within the available capacity. The utilization of the available capacity on the day of operations (D0) requires the publication of a stable operational plan the day prior to operations (D-1). This D-1 plan enables all stakeholders to anticipate the network […]
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