Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

6-2009

Abstract

We describe an integrated decision-making framework and model that we developed to aid EUROCONTROL, the European air traffic management organization, in its vital role of constructing a single unified European sky. Combining multicriteria decision analysis with large-scale optimization methods, such as integer programming and column generation using branch and price, our model facilitates the process by which the numerous European aviation stakeholders evaluate and select technological enhancements to the European air traffic management system. We consider multiple objectives and potential disagreements by stakeholders regarding the impact of proposed system enhancements and allow for different priorities for each key performance area. In an earlier paper, we described the mathematical programming model in detail. In this paper, we elaborate on the broader decision framework and supporting methodologies to help EUROCONTROL in its facilitation role. Using our model and decision framework, EUROCONTROL is currently selecting a set of enhancements to the European aviation system upon which all stakeholders have agreed.

Keywords

decision analysis, multiple criteria, air transportation, programming, integer, applications, research and development, project selection

Discipline

Management and Operations | Operations and Supply Chain Management | Transportation

Research Areas

Operations Management

Publication

Interfaces

Volume

39

Issue

5

First Page

385

Last Page

501

ISSN

0092-2102

Identifier

10.1287/inte.1090.0436

Publisher

INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences)

Embargo Period

8-25-2021

Copyright Owner and License

Publisher

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1287/inte.1090.0436

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