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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Safe Airspace and Airport Navigation
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 MoreThe concerned mother-in-law “Will you phone to let us know you’ve arrived safely?” Really you think it unnecessary, after all what can happen during the drive from Zwolle to Amstelveen? But you don’t want your mother-in-law to worry, so you do it anyway. We do exactly the same in aviation. Each flight submits an arrival […]
Read MoreThe challenge The Schiphol manoeuvring area hosts complex ground operations involving several parties that depend on each other to ensure that the many manoeuvres are conducted properly and safely. Some vehicle or aircraft manoeuvres in the area controlled by Air Traffic Control or Apron Control are unauthorised. These so-called uncontrolled manoeuvres can disrupt operations. They […]
Read MoreGo-Around Detection System (GARDS) warns air traffic controllers of go-arounds
3 March 2016 Safe Airspace and Airport Navigation
Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL) has built a signal into the air traffic control system for improved safety when an aircraft makes a go-around. This system, which is unique in the world, gives an audio prompt and shows a warning signal on the radar monitor, reducing the risk of an unsafe situation. LVNL continually […]
Read MoreEverything under control: Building a traffic overview beyond radar coverage Air traffic control centres in Canada and Australia are already using it: Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract (ADS-C), a new technology to downlink data from the aircraft. With ADS-C air traffic control is able to build a traffic overview above the oceans, where there is no radar […]
Read MoreVision on the implementation of new technology in the control tower
12 May 2015 Safe Airspace and Airport Navigation
Air traffic control’s naked eye: A vision on future technology in the control tower The utmost concentration at an altitude of 100 metres. From the Schiphol control tower the air traffic controllers look over the hotels and airport buildings to the airport. Their eyes are focused on a complete overview of all the aircraft taxiing, taking off and […]
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