Factorial Experiment on Route Structures Using SAAM on a Specified Area in ASEAN

Abstract

Due to a rapid growth in the air transport industry, ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asia Nations) region has experienced a surge in the air traffic movement in recent years. Several forecasting papers foretell to have the continuous traffic growth for ASEAN region [1, 2]. The pilot study of ATS routes forecasts also conclude that there is a need to relook at the current route structures in selected areas in ASEAN [3]. The interaction between the structure of ATS routes and the number of intersections has been studied by using the number of conflicts [4]. This paper will serve as a continuation of the previous study, and the objective is to determine whether there is any consistency in the conclusion when the selected area is changed, using the methodology proposed.