Citation

Shvetsov AV. Transp. Res. Proc. 2022; 61: 532-536.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Elsevier Publications)

DOI

10.1016/j.trpro.2022.01.086

PMID

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Abstract

Modern airports are complex technological systems, on the territory of which several types of transport operate simultaneously, including airport ground vehicles, such as buses for transporting passengers, tractors, catering service vehicles, etc. There are known incidents of collisions between ground vehicles and aircrafts at airports. Typically, these accidents occur under extreme weather conditions, such as snowfall, heavy rain or fog. This study has developed a method to improve the preparedness of airport ground vehicle operators to work in extreme weather conditions, including snow, heavy rain or fog. In extreme weather conditions, the movement of ground vehicles on the airport territory occurs without direct visual contact between operators of ground vehicles and pilots of airliners, while their interaction takes place under the remote control of a dispatcher, which significantly complicates the working conditions of operators and increases the risk of accidents. Working in such an environment requires special training for airport ground vehicle operators. It is for this purpose that a method for improving the preparedness of airport ground vehicle operators to work in extreme weather conditions has been developed. The method involves solving a number of pre-prepared scenarios, which makes it possible to increase the readiness of airport personnel to act in extreme weather conditions. As a result, increased personnel readiness will reduce the risk of accidents in such a complex technical system as an airport.

Language: en

Keywords

airport; operator; preparation; weather conditions