Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at an airport? You may have experienced the hectic and overwhelming atmosphere of an airport, with travelers, luggage carts, and planes creating a chaotic environment. But there is more to airport operations than meets the eye – and it’s just as interesting! In this blog post, we’ll take you on a tour of airport logistics and help you understand the baggage handling system that keeps everything running smoothly. Also, we’ll talk about the logistics supplier Pteris Global. From bag check to boarding gates to takeoff, let’s discover how airports are able to manage millions of passengers every day!
What is the Airport Logistics System?
The airport logistics system (ALS) is the core of airport operations. It coordinates the flow of passengers, cargo, and aircraft to meet the needs of the airport and its users. The ALS manages cargo storage, handling, and distribution; passenger screening and check-in; passenger boarding; and air traffic control.
How does the Airport’s Baggage Handling System Work?
The airport’s baggage handling system is operated by a number of remote and automated devices. These devices work together to move luggage from the check-in area, through the inspection area, and to the aircraft. The system is based on a number of moving parts and relies on accurate communication between the various parts of the system.
The baggage handling system starts with an electronic ticketing system, which tracks each passenger’s movement through the airport. This information is used to create a map of the airport that is used by the baggage handlers.
Each section of the airport has its own set of equipment and sensors. The sensors are used to track how much space is available in each part of the baggage handling system, as well as whether any bags are blocking the path of other bags.
Bags that have been checked in are loaded onto transport carts called “chipper trucks.” The chipper trucks travel down a series of tracks that take them past all of the check-in areas and out into the main terminal area.
Once outside of the terminal, the chipper trucks go through a set of detectors that determine whether they should be allowed into one of two loading bays. Bags that have been checked in at one check-in area will be delivered to different loading bays depending on their destination aircraft.
The chipper trucks then go past a series of gates that open once they have passed through detection technology. The final step is for the chipper trucks to be unloaded onto the tarmac.
Why should you trust Pteris Global?
Pteris is committed to being the best logistics supplier in the world. The baggage handling system is designed independently with over 30 years of expertise in aviation equipment manufacture with the newest worldwide technology. The system includes check-in, collection, transportation, identification, sortation, temporary storage, reclamation, and other equipment. It can fulfill the whole operations of luggage departure, arrival, transit storage, and so on by integrating electromechanical, control, coding, network, and information systems. Pteris Global seeks to be the best in its key competencies, which are to generate value for clients by offering engineering solutions of the highest quality and standards.
