| Title |
Development of an Smart Airports for Enhancing BIM Base on Simulation Verification System |
| Authors |
KiHyun Park ; ChangKu Woo ; KISIg Han ; Yugil Kim ; JaeSeok Kang ; JungKi Kim |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.6106/KJCEM.2025.26.4.058 |
| Keywords |
Simulation; BIM; Schedule Management; Design Verification |
| Abstract |
Airport simulation is a program that performs predictive analysis of airport operational environments by constructing a digital twin of the airport within a virtual space. It supports the maximization of operational efficiency and the establishment of optimal facility investment plans and design strategies. One of the primary applications of simulation in the airport design process is to optimize the passenger terminal area and determine the appropriate number of service counters, enabling visualization of operations accordingly. Airport passenger simulations are conducted by modeling passenger terminals using collected and applied national airport data. These models help stakeholders better understand terminal operations and system behaviors. To apply the model to real-world systems, a simulation is executed using the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s passenger service level standard algorithm (developed in-house by the Korea Airports Corporation) to analyze performance results. The research model selected for this study was the expansion project of the international passenger terminal at Gimhae Airport. The simulation yielded significant results, notably reducing average maximum passenger waiting time in the arrival hall by approximately 27%, demonstrating an optimal simulation outcome. These results were directly incorporated into the design-stage BIM model, enhancing design appropriateness and accuracy. By integrating the KAC-PERT system, the simulation operated at half the resource consumption compared to conventional commercial software. Additionally, the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) method was integrated, improving both usability and system efficiency. Design verification was conducted using the simulation analysis outcomes, and technological linkages were established with the Da:Bom PMIS platform. BIM methodology was also used to assess the suitability of construction methods, which contributed to a 20% reduction in the constructoin period and a 29% decrease in construction costs. |