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New system Could End Airport Delays
A case study from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) which describes the new flight-planning technology, developed by researchers at Strathclyde University and funded by EPSRC. The system, which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in an automated planner, should help airports make the best use of their capacity through efficient scheduling of landings. It could also benefit the environment by reducing fuel usage. Based on arrivals data from UK airports, the system uses a formula that strikes a balance between target landing times and 'cost-trade-off data, such as the amount of fuel used and the impact on ground support staff. The system then directs when each plane should land while ensuring enough time is left between landings, explains research fellow Dr Andrew Coles. EPSRC is a part of the Research Councils UK (RCUK) partnership of research councils.
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