Reducing Passenger Wait Time

Description:
Passenger & carry-on screening workflow - this aspect of the airport security operations was modeled based on data made available by knowledge experts. In this presentation we discuss the application of simulation modeling and optimization techniques to reduce the time a passenger spends waiting in line pre-screening (wait time = 15 minutes for = 80% of passengers per day) by analyzing the workforce requirements during peak hours. Non-linear optimization algorithms were used to generate multiple workforce solutions (data points) based on the passenger wait time and workforce capacity constraints.

Objectives:

• To monitor the time a passenger spends in line pre-screening
• Wait time = 15 minutes for = 80% of passengers per day
• To generate an optimal workforce mix that alleviates passenger wait time during peak hours
• To asses the impact on security operations during breeches

Process aspects measured by simulation:

• The time a passenger spends waiting in line
• Workforce productivity

Process aspects minimized by non-linear optimization techniques:

• The time a passenger spends waiting in line by generating multiple workforce scheduling alternatives

Demonstration Model

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TSA Staff Demonstration Model file

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