Development of a Real-Time Airport Ground Operations Visualization and Analytics Platform

The client faces difficulties in efficiently visualizing and analyzing large volumes of aircraft and ground vehicle movement data in real-time. Rendering extensive data for playback, ensuring accurate geographic representation of airport maps, and providing heatmap visualizations are key pain points impacting operational safety and efficiency.

A leading international airport authority managing multiple facilities requiring comprehensive aircraft and ground vehicle monitoring solutions.

• Create a web-based application capable of rendering and playback of vast amounts of aircraft and ground vehicle movement data with minimal latency.
• Implement accurate geolocation and mapping of airport layouts using scalable and precise GIS technologies.
• Develop heatmap visualization features to identify high-traffic zones and potential congestion points.
• Ensure the system supports deployment at major airports with a user-friendly, highly reliable interface that improves operational decision-making.
• Generate increased industry interest leading to new operational capabilities and opportunities.

• Real-time rendering and playback of large datasets depicting aircraft and ground vehicle positions.
• Accurate geolocation mapping of airport layouts using scalable vector graphics (SVG) technology integrated with GIS systems.
• Heatmap generation to highlight high-traffic areas and operational bottlenecks.
• Responsive and user-friendly frontend built with modern UI frameworks for enhanced user experience.
• Backend processing optimized for high-volume data ingestion and querying, employing lightweight architecture for scalability.
• Proactive system communication and updates to users about data processing status and system performance.

• APIs for ingesting aircraft and vehicle movement data
• Mapping data sources for airport layouts in SVG format
• Potential integration with airport operational systems for real-time updates

• Application must process and visualize large data volumes efficiently with minimal latency, supporting real-time playback of extensive datasets.
• System should maintain high reliability and availability to support critical airport operations.
• Secure data handling practices to protect sensitive operational information.

The new system aims to improve operational safety and efficiency by enabling real-time visualization and analysis of ground movements. Expected outcomes include enhanced decision-making capabilities, higher safety standards, and increased industry recognition, leading to broader deployment and new business opportunities in the airport operations sector.