1 Airport passage flow optimization Name Professor Institution Date Airport passage flow optimization The action of a real-world process or device over time is called simulation. Models are required for simulations, and they represent the main characteristics or behaviors of the chosen system or mechanism. While the simulation represents a model's evolution over time, our simulation model will be about airport flow optimization. In an airport terminal, certain procedures are taken for one to be cleared to board the plane. And for smooth running, passenger flow optimization is necessary to ensure the smooth running of the process. The optimization model developed by the simulation team serves as a guideline on how the processes should occur at a particular airport terminal. (Kaur, 2020). The procedure on how this flow takes place is as follows: 1. First, the luggage check-in. For this procedure, one goes to the baggage counter. Checked-in fragile luggage is given a particular tag or sticker. 2. Followed by a security check, bags are inspected and cleared, after which members proceed to the next level. 3. Immigration stage .it is essential to show one’s travel documents .at this stage ,the immigration process completed 4. Boarding of the plane is then followed. For easier boarding and disembarkation, information is given in advance via announcements. Some airports use accommodation ladders for the passengers to use. Our model incorporates delays in each stage, guiding the passenger on the protocols to be followed. In the luggage section, the model is programmed to inform the user that they are in the luggage check section and hand in their fragile goods. The delicate and fragile goods are given an identification tag. During that process, a delay is incorporated to avoid congestion. After the first stage, the delay is done, and a display is shown to inform the user to proceed to the next step, the security section. The bags are then transported to a conveyor belt where they will be checked using an X-Ray machine and, in some cases, chemical sniffers. A member of security can check your bag manually if there is any question or anything suspicious about it. A delay is allocated for this process, and when it is done, the model automatically directs the user to the next stage. Passenger proceeds to the next stage when the model instructs them so. Here their documents are checked. This stage is also timed, and delays are put in place. A passport valid for at least 180 days after return is required for international flights, while a valid government-issued photo ID is required for domestic flights. Additionally, when electronic tickets are not available, the traveler must present a valid paper ticket. At the time of check-in, electronic ticket receipts are not needed. Boarding passes are issued based on one’s identity and corresponding reservation details held in the airline's reservation system. It is recommended that if one uses e ...

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Airport passage flow optimization
Name
Professor
Institution
Date
Airport passage flow optimization
The action of a real-world process or device over time is called
simulation. Models are required for simulations, and they
represent the main characteristics or behaviors of the chosen
system or mechanism. While the simulation represents a model's
evolution over time, our simulation model will be about airport
flow optimization.
In an airport terminal, certain procedures are taken for one to be
cleared to board the plane. And for smooth running, passenger
flow optimization is necessary to ensure the smooth running of
the process. The optimization model developed by the
simulation team serves as a guideline on how the processes
should occur at a particular airport terminal.
(Kaur, 2020).

2. The procedure on how this flow takes place is as follows:
1. First, the luggage check-in. For this procedure, one goes to
the baggage counter. Checked-in fragile luggage is given a
particular tag or sticker.
2. Followed by a security check, bags are inspected and cleared,
after which members proceed to the next level.
3. Immigration stage .it is essential to show one’s travel
documents .at this stage ,the immigration process completed
4. Boarding of the plane is then followed. For easier boarding
and disembarkation, information is given in advance via
announcements. Some airports use accommodation ladders for
the passengers to use.
Our model incorporates delays in each stage, guiding the
passenger on the protocols to be followed. In the luggage
section, the model is programmed to inform the user that they
are in the luggage check section and hand in their fragile goods.
The delicate and fragile goods are given an identification tag.
During that process, a delay is incorporated to avoid congestion.
After the first stage, the delay is done, and a display is shown to
inform the user to proceed to the next step, the security section.
The bags are then transported to a conveyor belt where they will
be checked using an X-Ray machine and, in some cases,
chemical sniffers. A member of security can check your bag
manually if there is any question or anything suspicious about
it. A delay is allocated for this process, and when it is done, the
model automatically directs the user to the next stage.
Passenger proceeds to the next stage when the model instructs
them so. Here their documents are checked. This stage is also
timed, and delays are put in place. A passport valid for at least
180 days after return is required for international flights, while
a valid government-issued photo ID is required for domestic
flights. Additionally, when electronic tickets are not available,
the traveler must present a valid paper ticket. At the time of
check-in, electronic ticket receipts are not needed. Boarding
passes are issued based on one’s identity and corresponding

3. reservation details held in the airline's reservation system. It is
recommended that if one uses electronic tickets, they carry a
copy of the flight itinerary to the airport. When the delay is
over, one is clear to move to the next stage. (Prather, 2015)
The model is fitted with a counter that increments each time a
passenger finishes all the stages. The counter indicates the
number of passengers that have been admitted on that given
day. When all the procedures are followed, the model is
programmed to loop to the beginning and starts guiding the
following passenger.
Following these steps, the model can solve the problem of
congestion and time allocation in each stage. It also serves as a
guiding tool to passengers who do not know the steps required
for clearance to flight. Not only is the model automated, but it
is also fitted with a counter that increments each time all the
procedures are followed.
The model is programmed to work in a loop, meaning it can
work with an infinite number of people.
Counters: counts the total number of people being cleared.
Variables: every stage is delayed for a specific duration, done
by incorporating delay in the program. We will define the
counter integer.
Header file used: iostream and stdlib.h.
Function: used the main () function under which there is the
loop.
cout: shows the current stage.
The flow chart below explains airport passenger flow
optimization.

4. start
Stop
delay
Please proceed to the immigration stage
Delay
Please move to the security check area.
Delay
The next passenger in line, please proceed to the check-in area.
Delay
Please proceed to your flight.
Counter= +1
Simulation code in C++ for the ’Airport passenger flow
optimization’ model
#include <iostream> // for using cout
#include <stdlib.h> // for using the function sleep
using namespace std; //for using cout

5. int main() //this is our main function
{
For (int counter=1; counter>=1; counter++)
//here we initialize our counter to one
//the counter will be incrementing when the process is done by
one.by doing so it counts the //..number of passengers
//the counter condition is set such that the condition is true for
all values that are greater or //.equal.to one
//meaning the loop is infinity
{
cout << "The next passenger in line please proceed to the
check in area" << endl <<endl;
_sleep(5000); // adds a delay of 5 second .this time can be
adjusted to the client wishes
//this delay is the amount of time taken in a given stage
cout <<"Please proceed to the security check area"<<endl
<<endl;
//this line of code tell the passenger to proceed to the security
check area
_sleep(5000);
cout <<"Please proceed to the immigration stage"<<endl<<
endl;
//this line of code tells the user to proceed to the immigration
stage
_sleep(5000);
cout <<"Please proceed to your flight"<<endl<< endl;
//this line of code tells the user to proceed to boarding their
flight
cout <<"This is passenger number:";
//this code is to display the number of passengers approved
cout <<counter<< endl<< endl;
_sleep(5000);
system("CLS");
//this line of code clears the screen when the loop is
//the procedure loops itself
}

6. return 0;
}
The expected results of the simulation
The expected results for the first passenger in the queue are as
follows:
{
The next passenger in line, please proceed to the check-in area.
Please proceed to the security check area.
Please proceed to the immigration stage.
Please proceed to your flight.
This is passenger number:1
}
References
Prather, D. C., & Steele, R. N. (2015). Airport Management (1st
ed.). Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Ashford, N., Coutu, P., & Beasley, J. (2012). Airport
Operations, Third Edition (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Kaur, A. (2020, May 15). Tips for first-time flyers. Skyscanner
India. https://www.skyscanner.co.in/news/first-time-flyers-
guide