Development of an Airport Monitoring and Operations System for Enhanced Weather-Resilient Landings

The airport experiences operational limitations and safety risks during adverse weather conditions, limiting landing capabilities and reducing traffic throughput. Current systems lack real-time data integration and precise aircraft positioning, hindering proactive traffic management and certification efforts for low-visibility operations.

A large, international airport seeking to improve operational safety and efficiency during adverse weather conditions by achieving advanced landing certifications.

• Implement an integrated real-time traffic monitoring system to enhance operational safety and efficiency.
• Achieve certification for low-visibility landing capabilities (equivalent to CAT III B or similar standards).
• Increase the airport's capacity during adverse weather conditions, attracting more air traffic and boosting revenue streams.
• Position the airport as a leading, weather-resilient aviation hub in the region.

• Integration of data sources such as induction loops, transponders, and other sensors for accurate aircraft and vehicle tracking.
• Real-time aircraft location visualization via a custom dashboard for air traffic controllers.
• Runway status monitoring to ensure clear landing paths.
• Alerting mechanisms for potential threats or unusual activity to facilitate proactive decision-making.
• Support for testing and tuning of system parameters to meet strict aviation standards.

• Sensor data sources for aircraft and vehicle positioning
• Aviation safety and certification systems
• Weather data providers for contextual awareness
• Air traffic control communication systems

• System availability of 99.9% to ensure continuous operational monitoring
• Real-time data processing with latency under 1 second
• High system reliability with rigorous testing and redundancy protocols
• Security measures to protect sensitive operational data

The implementation of the surveillance and traffic management system is expected to significantly enhance operational safety and efficiency, supporting certification for low-visibility landings. This will enable the airport to operate effectively during adverse weather conditions, increase air traffic capacity, and elevate its status as a leading transportation hub, ultimately stimulating revenue growth and regional competitiveness.