HKIA SAS: a constraint-based airport stand allocation system developed with software components

Andy Hon Wai Chun, Steve Ho Chuen Chan, Francis Ming Fai Tsang, Dennis Wai Ming Yeung

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

6 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

SAS is an AI application developed for the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) at Chek Lap Kok. SAS uses constraint-programming techniques to assign parking stands to aircraft and schedules tow movements based on a set of business and operational constraints. The system provides planning, real-time operation, and problem solving capabilities. SAS generates a stand allocation plan that finely balances the objectives of the airlines/handling agents, the convenience of passengers, and the operational constraints of the airport. The system ensures a high standard of quality in customer service, airport safety, and utilization of stand resources. This paper also describes our experience in developing an AI system using standard off-the-shelf software components. SAS is an example of how development methodologies used to construct modern AI applications have become fully inline with mainstream practices.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the National Conference on Artificial Intelligence
PublisherAAAI
Pages786-793
ISBN (Print)262511061
Publication statusPublished - 1999
EventProceedings of the 1999 16th National Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI-99), 11th Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence Conference (IAAI-99) - Orlando, FL, USA
Duration: 18 Jul 199922 Jul 1999

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1999 16th National Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI-99), 11th Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence Conference (IAAI-99)
CityOrlando, FL, USA
Period18/07/9922/07/99

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'HKIA SAS: a constraint-based airport stand allocation system developed with software components'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this