In 2023, six projects were worked on within KDC as part of the multi-year program. Three of these projects continued from 2022. Four of the six projects were completed in 2023. The remaining two projects will be completed in 2024. The main topics worked on in 2023 are: The study Air-Ground Datalink Implementation Strategy, which investigated […]
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Environmental sustainability
In 2022 fourteen projects were worked on within KDC, five of which continued from 2021. Eight of the fourteen projects were completed in 2022. The remaining six projects will be completed in 2023 or later. In 2022, two students from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences graduated within the KDC, in the bachelor track of […]
Read MoreIn 2021, twelve sub-projects were worked on within KDC, all of which fall under the projects listed below. In 2021, the KDC Management project was implemented, which provides support for the projects, maintenance of the website, and financial management. The research within KDC is divided into two parts: • Research conducted by one of 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 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 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 national airspace redesign program aims to design the Schiphol departure and arrival routes to reduce noise and emissions and to maintain capacity. The KDC has supported the national airspace redesign program (programma luchtruimherziening) with a study into the effects of various design options for continuous climb procedures (CCO). With the help of To70, departure […]
Read MoreSchiphol Noise Predictor
31 August 2016 Environmental sustainability
If only you’d known… A handy app for avoiding a lot of bother You are sitting outside your holiday home at the `ringvaart´. It’s a beautiful summer’s day. Just as you open your book a plane flies over. “Oh no, don’t tell me they are taking off from the Aalsmeer runway,” you say to your […]
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