denver baggage system
Analysis of the Denver International
Airport baggage system
Michael Schloh
Dan Stearns, advisor
Title
Abstract
Contents
Introduction
Reasons For Automation
Functionality Of Original BAE Design
Problems and Solutions
System Complexity
Comparative Functionality
Opening Delays
Financial Hardship
Summary
Glossary
References
THE DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
AUTOMATED BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM by Michael Schloh
Computer Science Department
School of Engineering
California Polytechnic State University
1996
Date Submitted: February 16, 1996
Advisor: Daniel Stearns
ABSTRACT
This document discusses events at the new Denver International Airport that resulted in opening delays of the airport. The scope is limited to the automated baggage handling system, which was the primary source of failure warranting the airport 's several opening delays.
Analysis of the failing system is comprehensive. Research is conducted using a variety of sources. The final report is published on the worldwide web.
CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Reasons For Automation 2
Functionality Of Original BAE Design 3
Problems and Solutions 6
System Complexity 12
Comparative Functionality 14
Opening Delays 15
Financial Hardship 17
Summary 19
Glossary 20
References 21
INTRODUCTION
This research concerns the automated baggage handling system which was built by BAE
Automated Systems, Incorporated of Carrollton, Texas for the Denver International Airport.
The analysis of this system provides an important topic of study. From the baggage system 's failure, principles of computer systems were clarified and many lessons were learned or relearned by those involved in the BAE project. While there are a variety of issues to learn from the many operations in the construction of the Denver International Airport, focus is
placed on the baggage system itself. Some less relevant chapters serve to inform the reader of the occurrences that were influencing the timing and
Airport baggage system
Michael Schloh
Dan Stearns, advisor
Title
Abstract
Contents
Introduction
Reasons For Automation
Functionality Of Original BAE Design
Problems and Solutions
System Complexity
Comparative Functionality
Opening Delays
Financial Hardship
Summary
Glossary
References
THE DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
AUTOMATED BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM by Michael Schloh
Computer Science Department
School of Engineering
California Polytechnic State University
1996
Date Submitted: February 16, 1996
Advisor: Daniel Stearns
ABSTRACT
This document discusses events at the new Denver International Airport that resulted in opening delays of the airport. The scope is limited to the automated baggage handling system, which was the primary source of failure warranting the airport 's several opening delays.
Analysis of the failing system is comprehensive. Research is conducted using a variety of sources. The final report is published on the worldwide web.
CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Reasons For Automation 2
Functionality Of Original BAE Design 3
Problems and Solutions 6
System Complexity 12
Comparative Functionality 14
Opening Delays 15
Financial Hardship 17
Summary 19
Glossary 20
References 21
INTRODUCTION
This research concerns the automated baggage handling system which was built by BAE
Automated Systems, Incorporated of Carrollton, Texas for the Denver International Airport.
The analysis of this system provides an important topic of study. From the baggage system 's failure, principles of computer systems were clarified and many lessons were learned or relearned by those involved in the BAE project. While there are a variety of issues to learn from the many operations in the construction of the Denver International Airport, focus is
placed on the baggage system itself. Some less relevant chapters serve to inform the reader of the occurrences that were influencing the timing and
References: Comparative Functionality explains how the baggage system really worked when the Denver International Airport finally opened on February 28, 1995