CDSMI uses specialized aviation design and simulation tools to evaluate aircraft movements, validate apron layouts, and develop practical aircraft stand solutions. These tools allow aircraft parking concepts to be tested under realistic operational conditions before implementation.
Aircraft Movement Simulation
Aircraft movement simulations are performed using AviPLAN, a widely used platform across airports and aviation engineering environments.
Simulation modelling allows aircraft stands, taxi paths, and pushback procedures to be evaluated before implementation.
This helps confirm:
- Adequate wingtip clearance
- Safe maneuvering space
- Compatibility with existing taxi lane geometry
Typical analysis includes:
- Pushback validation
- Taxi path analysis
- Wingtip clearance verification
- Aircraft compatibility assessments
- Stand adjacency reviews
- High-level A-VDGS compatibility
- Passenger boarding bridge interface considerations
Code E Aircraft approach and pushback relative to construction site phase
CAD Design
Aircraft stand layouts and apron markings are developed using CAD-based tools including MicroStation and AviPLAN.
This enables precise development of:
- Aircraft stand centerlines
- Clearance envelopes
- Apron ground markings
- Servicing areas
- Construction phasing layouts
Design outputs integrate with airport engineering and infrastructure planning workflows.
Jet Blast & Clearance Considerations
Jet blast and clearance assessments help define safe stand placement and identify potential operational risks.
These evaluations support layouts that balance aircraft capacity with safe separation distances for:
- Adjacent stands
- Ground service equipment
- Airside vehicle routes
2D / 3D Visualization
Simulation outputs can be presented as 2D diagrams or 3D visualizations to support planning and coordination.
Visualization tools can be used to illustrate:
- Aircraft movements
- Pushback procedures
- Stand servicing arrangements
- Vehicle and GSE circulation
These visuals help stakeholders understand both design intent and operational impact.
2D Visualization of dual bridge movement
3D Visualization of aircraft servicing
Operationally Informed Design
CDSMI’s approach is shaped by direct experience in live airport environments.
Experience within airline operations and airport operations at Toronto Pearson provides practical insight into:
- Aircraft servicing workflows
- Apron traffic movement
- Stand utilization
- Operational constraints
This ensures designs are not only technically valid, but also workable in real conditions.
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