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Simmod PRO!
Overview
Simmod PRO! is an advanced simulation tool used for conducting analyses not addressable by other models available in the market. It provides the flexibility and power of true rules-based modeling capability through the innovative implementation of a generalized simulation scripting language. This greatly expands the capabilities to simulate the dynamics, variability, site-specific features and situation-specific factors in air traffic operations. Simmod PRO! was developed in 1997 and maintains its state-of-the-art capabilities through the continuous application to the FAA's and DoD's most complex airspace and airfield operational modeling and simulation efforts.
Applications
Simmod PRO!'s modeling power is derived from the user-defined rules that query the state of the simulation and provide dynamic decision-making. Each step of a flight can be controlled based on user-defined rules that respond to the ever changing conditions in the air or on the ground. This ability allows the modeling of:
- Dynamic airfield and airspace rerouting
- Complex taxiing operations
- Departure queue sequencing
- Ground vehicles (e.g., towing, fueling, catering, baggage)
- Disruptive events (e.g., weather, system failures, runway closures, A380)
- Human resources and activities (e.g., controllers, pilots, airline )
- Advanced operating concepts
- Complex interactions among neighboring airports
Features
The rules-based input provides for "If-Then" capability that specifies the actions to be taken by the simulation based on the state of the system. Examples of the dynamic states of the system that can be queried to control the simulation include:
- Resource availability, such as deicing trucks and ground support equipment
- Departure queue length and the duration of those aircraft in the queues
- The number and types of aircraft on the ground or in the air, on a link or at a node
- Gate occupancy, staging area utilization, deicing pad capacity
- A flight's aircraft type, airline, origin, destination or location on the ground or in the air
Benefits
Simmod PRO! provides the capability to conduct complex simulation analyses not achievable by other modeling tools currently on the market. Examples of the benefits of applying Simmod PRO!:
- Integration of ground vehicles and other airfield and airspace resources directly into the simulation
- Flexibility to test and optimize new procedures related to deicing, gate procedures, cargo operations, taxi paths, departure sequencing and staging of aircraft
- Reduced learning curve through the use of the familiar Simmod PLUS! user interface
- Compatibility with existing SIMMOD™ models
- Support by a team of experienced analysts with expertise modeling complex operations
Simmod PRO! 7.2 is now available.
Contact , Program Manager, at +1 408-736-2822 for further details.
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