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WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment | 2012

The Analysis Of Urban Travellers’ LatentPreferences To Explain Their Mode ChoiceBehaviour

Marco Migliore; Mario Catalano; A. Lo Burgio; Luigi Maritano

Our research aims to explore the impact of latent variables, mirroring urban travellers’ attitudes and perceptions, on the individual decision making process regarding the mode of transport. The paper describes the first results of an ongoing research activity, which derive from a pilot study conducted in Palermo, the capital of the Sicilian Region (in the south of Italy), and demonstrate that policy makers, in designing a socially desirable and environmentally sustainable urban mobility system, should take into account how travellers perceive the qualitative dimensions of transport.


Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology | 2015

Cost analysis for a future helicopter for passenger transport

Francesco Castelluccio; Luigi Maritano; Salvatore Amoroso; Marco Migliore

Purpose – This paper aims to identify the parameters that influence the cost competitiveness of helicopter services for scheduled passenger transport on a regional area. Design/methodology/approach – The approach used is based on an analysis of demand and on a bi-level model (modal split model – service supply optimization model) optimization. Performance optimization in the supply of helicopter transport services is obtained by a sensitivity analysis on the recognized cost factors. Findings – The identification of the variation margins in the cost factors that might make an helicopter competitive for scheduled passenger services. Research limitations/implications – The inability to consider the totality of the helicopters today on the market due to lack of available data on their cost structure. Practical implications – It is represented by the opportunity of the spread of the helicopter through the strengthening of the competitive position in relation to other transport modes for passenger transport ser...


WIT Transactions on the Built Environment | 2013

Modelling the accessibility to public local transport to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the service: the case study of the Roccella area in Palermo

Marco Migliore; A. Lo Burgio; Luigi Maritano; Mario Catalano; A. Zangara

This paper suggests a methodology to assess, through quantitative indicators, the public transport based accessibility inside an urban area. Such indicators derive from two functions, one called the “activity function”, allowing for the presence of generators and attractors of mobility and another termed the “impedance function”, measuring the generalized cost of public transport journeys. The proposed method was tested and applied to a zone on the outskirts of Palermo (capital of the Sicilian Region), to evaluate the effects of a new tram line, which is under construction and will be activated by the end of 2012. The study shows that such a line is not sufficient to enhance significantly the accessibility of this zone except near the tramway. Therefore, to reach a high level of accessibility in the whole study area minimising, at the same time, the public transport operating costs, it could be better to plan an integrated system in which the tram service is supported by new bus lines or novel routes of the existing ones. Today, many European cities face the shortage of public funds, which raises the issue of efficiency for local policy actions. Given the above, the authors intend to provide the local town authorities with methodological tools to improve public transport performance and consequently accessibility, under severe budget constraints, by the re-organization of the service and a better exploitation of existing facilities.


Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology | 2015

A DEA-based transport heliports’ efficiencies evaluation

Salvatore Amoroso; Francesco Castelluccio; Luigi Maritano

Purpose – The purpose of the study is the evaluation of the efficiencies of a group of small Italian airports and the comparison with a set of transport heliports to show the difference in the productivity of the two types of infrastructures. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology used for the evaluation is the data envelopment analysis (DEA). Findings – The better performance of the heliports compared to the small inefficient airports. Research limitations/implications – This research is limited by the field of application and the weaknesses of the DEA methodology. However, it could be the first step for further works that will include more accurate models. Practical implications – The study suggests the conversion of the small inefficient airports into heliports feeding traffic towards the major hubs. The use of helicopters to reach poor accessible areas represents an alternative mode of transport. Originality/value – This is the first case of application of the DEA methodology to a group of heli...


Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology | 2016

A comparative analysis between helicopter and seaplane for passenger transport

Francesco Castelluccio; Luigi Maritano; Salvatore Amoroso; Marco Migliore

Purpose This study aims to develop a methodology to compare the feasibility of helicopter and seaplane regular transport of passengers towards destinations across a remote regional tourist context, where a lack of road and rail infrastructure make these alternative forms of air transport competitive. Design/methodology/approach The authors use a modal split model identifying the quota of passengers that potentially could utilize these two types of services, determined on the basis of previous studies on air transport demand. A technical analysis regarding transport supply is performed to identify the predominant features that should characterize helicopter/seaplane performances. An optimization model is applied to identify the routes that could overcome the breakeven point considering each of the two means of transport. The paper also takes into account the importance of each type of service and its influence on flight infrastructure costs. Findings Helicopter and seaplane services could improve the access for tourists with high values of time. The helicopter transport could capture a market share ranging from 5 to 20 per cent of tourist travel demand (the amphibian seaplane from 1 to 14 per cent). The shuttle services could be profitable especially for those regional origin–destination pairs involving the two major airports and the most UNESCO visited locations such as Agrigento and the Aeolian Archipelago (into the analyzed context of Sicily). The comparison between the two modes of transport shows that the helicopter has best performances and the seaplane has to land/take-off from sea. Research limitations/implications The lack of data on the performances of the whole world production of seaplanes and helicopters (such as Russian, Chinese or US old machines) could give a distortion of the result. On the other hand, all mostly used machines in the world at the moment are considered. A survey on the fear of flight and on the choice between the two different forms of air transport could give a more precise result. Practical implications From an economic point of view, an operator could choose with more confidence the means of transport to use under different conditions. The activation of passenger services with seaplanes and helicopters can give an impulse to the growth of little operators and to the tourism. So, this study could be a starting point for authorities to plan a regional network of little general aviation airfields and seadromes (located in the great lakes or near the ports) near the major tourist locations. It could make possible to develop a synergic regional commuting traffic involving the seaplane and the helicopter. Social implications Seaplanes and helicopters represent the most important means of transport when poor accessibility conditions and need of ready and fast connections coexist, for example, the commuting between airports and remote regions or downtowns with high tourist or business impact. The activation of passenger services with seaplanes and helicopters can give an impulse to the growth of little operators and to the tourism, consequently to the regional accessibility and economy. Originality/value There is a lack of studies involving the comparison between seaplanes and helicopters. This study could represent an important means to analyze the parameters that influence the possibility of activation for this kind of services and to find the factors that influence the feasibility of business with the two different machines. The encouraging performances of the flying boat suggest a future development of an innovative model of medium- and/or high-capacity amphibian seaplane dedicated to passenger transport. It should have take-off/landing performances less dependent on the sea state.


Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology | 2016

Heliport network planning through OR methods and use of GIS

Luigi Maritano; Salvatore Amoroso; Francesco Castelluccio

Purpose The purpose of the study is to modify the plan of a network of heliport for HEMS, civil protection and transport proposed by the regional government through the combined use of linear programming and GIS techniques. Design/methodology/approach The methodology used for the evaluation is based on the application of a set covering model. Findings An optimal solution was obtained that allows savings in relation to the plan proposed by the regional government by ensuring the best coverage of the whole territory. Research limitations/implications This research is limited by the field of application and the weaknesses of the linear programming techniques. However, it could be the first step for further works that will include more accurate models. Practical implications The study suggests the reorganization of the network of heliports; this would be a fundamental step to improve the services supplied by the helicopters, such as HEMS, civil protection, SAR, aerial work, firefighting and transport, especially in a region characterized by a poor accessibility. Originality/value This is the first study on the application of the combined use of open-source GIS software and OR methods for planning a heliport network.


Archive | 2012

Helicopter operations: the environmental impact and ground facilities. Procedures and operational standards for the system’s acceptance.

Salvatore Amoroso; Francesco Castelluccio; Luigi Maritano


Archive | 2013

Future trends for the civil rotorcraft

Salvatore Amoroso; Francesco Castelluccio; Luigi Maritano


WIT Transactions on the Built Environment | 2012

Indicators For Sustainable Pedestrian Mobility

Salvatore Amoroso; Francesco Castelluccio; Luigi Maritano


INGEGNERIA FERROVIARIA | 2015

Localizzazione ottimale degli stalli per il parcheggio delle biciclette: il caso studio della città di Palermo - Optimal location for bike parking lots: the case study of the old town in Palermo

Salvatore Amoroso; L. Caruso; Luigi Maritano; G. Cassata

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