Abstract We build a delay propagation network based on Bayesian Network approach to study the complex phenomenon of delay propagation within a large network consisting of the 100 busiest airports in the United States. Through topological analysis and probability analysis, we investigate the characterization of delay propagation among airports and the impact of different types of airports on delay propagation. Results indicate that the cumulative degree distribution of the delay propagation network follows an exponential function and flight delays take at most one transhipment to go from each airport to any other airports on average. For each individual airport, the effects of delay propagation are associated with airports size (traffic flow), small airports are easily affected by other airports while large airports are more affecting downstream airports but fewer affected by upstream airports. Finally, we show how the number of affected airports changes as a function of the delayed airports based on different simulation strategies.

    Highlights Constructing a delay propagation network based on Bayesian Network. Investigating the characterization of delay propagation. Analyzing the impact of different types of airports on delay propagation. Exploring the extent of delay propagation if airports that are highly ranked for different indices.


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    Title :

    Characterization of delay propagation in the air traffic network


    Contributors:
    Li, Qiang (author) / Jing, Ranzhe (author)


    Publication date :

    2021-04-21




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English






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