Simulation of Queuing process of Airport passenger at security check-in by using Simulink - MATLAB

Abstract

This paper shows a Simulation Model of queuing process at airport security check-in system in Udaipur Airport using Simevent toolbox in Simulink MATLAB for implementing analytical Models. The queueing model is implemented in Simulink-MATLAB and is used to optimize the number of security servers. The model is used to simulate different scenarios with different arrival rates and number of servers. The input for simulation is inter-arrival time, service time and number of servers. The inter arrival time of passengers follows the Poisson distribution, and the service time follows Exponential distribution The results of the simulation shows that the optimal number of servers depends on the arrival rate of passengers. For low arrival rates, a smaller number of servers is sufficient. However, for high arrival rates, a larger number of servers is needed to avoid long queues. Simulation is scholastic process of events in which the times between events are random variables. The Simulation model is stochastic in behaviour which shows reality hence produces more reliable results. Stochastic analysis methods are recommended for queuing analysis to get accurate results. The Simulation model is therefore recommended to give Airport managers prior knowledge of system performance for planning and improved level of service (LOS) at airports. Additionally, the model could be extended to consider other factors that affect the security check-in process, such as the number of security lanes and the type of security equipment used. This document provides some minimal guidelines (and requirements) for writing a research paper. Issues related to the contents, originality, contributions, organization, bibliographic information, and writing style are briefly covered. Evaluation criteria and due dates for the research paper are also provided.