Using agent-based modeling to understand stakeholder interactions in the rollout of nextgen by the federal aviation administration

摘要

The Federal Aviation Administration's NextGen technologies are planned to modernize the National Airspace System of the United States. However, NextGen's initially proposed completion date of 2025 has been pushed back years due to rollout issues. This study offers a concept for a decision-making tool that uses agent-based modeling to make implications about the remainder of the rollout. Observing simulations with a focus on stakeholder impact on the NextGen rollout offers insights into potential rollout outcomes, both favorable and unfavorable, which may allow decision makers to more reliably select their courses of action.