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Introduction

New airports should be planned to the latest standards and requirements, while existing airports require constant changes to adapt to new standards and operational requirements. Recent examples are accommodating the ICAO group F aircraft, such as the Airbus A380 , dealing with the advent of low cost carriers and the introduction of mandatory 100% security screening of hold baggage. The near future will bring E-ticketing as the airline standard, self check-in services, Radio Frequency bag tagging (RFID) and biometric passports and ID cards.

Deerns Airport System Consultants have the capabilities to provide state-of-the-art design engineering for airport systems. With our extensive knowledge of the airport market, we provide solutions that fit your organisation’s needs.

Deerns Airport System Consultants are part of the Deerns Group, the leading consultancy in The Netherlands in the field of building services and utilities.

On many airport projects around the world, Deerns have teamed up with NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants. Deerns provides consultancy and engineering services for M&E works and special airport systems, whereas NACO provides consultancy services on airport planning and civil & architectural works.

Airport Terminal Buildings

Some 40 years have passed since Deerns first involvement in the design of Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport. At that time, terminal buildings were relatively simple; from a building services viewpoint they were hardly different from other large public buildings. This has changed dramatically. Modern terminal buildings are large, complex facilities handling several million passengers per year. Passengers need to be guided to their flights efficiently and comfortably, whilst maintaining safety and security. Deerns staff have gained the experience and expertise to help create that environment.

We provide the design of:

• Regular building services: HVAC, Power Supply, Lighting and Plumbing (MEP).
• Safety and security systems: Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Security Access Control Systems and CCTV systems.
• A range of transportation systems, for both people and goods: escalators, elevators, moving walkways, people mover systems and complex baggage handling systems.
• A variety of information and communication systems for passenger handling and guidance (DCS, FIDS, PA and Intercom) or for technical and operational management (BAS, AMS).

From 1963 onwards, Deerns has been involved in the development of Schiphol Airport terminals at Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Recent developments included:

• New Terminal no. 3.
• Schiphol Plaza, the landside retail centre, integrating three terminals, a railway station and access to car parks.
• The extension and widening of D-Pier.
• Renovation & expansion of Lounge no. 1.

With NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants, terminal plans were developed for:

• King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
• Frankfurt (D), terminal 3, Master planning & concept.
• Sofia Airport, Bulgaria
• Rehabilitation of Sarajevo airport, Bosnia & Herzegovina.
• Cairo International airport, terminal 3,Egypt (under construction).
• Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Malaysia (Consultants to the client).
• Rehabilitation of Aden Airport, Republic of Yemen.
• St. Martin International Airport, Netherlands Antilles.

Airside Systems

The airside sector of an airport comprises the runways, taxiways and aprons. Deerns provides consultancy and design capabilities for a variety of airside systems.

Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) enables aircraft to land, take-off and taxi at night and in poor visibility conditions. Systems are designed to ICAO and FAA standards. Over the last 10 years Deerns has designed AGL systems for over 100 airports around the world. Systems ranging from simple, non precision approach runways, to complex CAT III systems utilising individual lamp control and monitoring. Deerns has developed specialized tools that aid in the rapid design of runway lighting systems. Experience has been gained in a variety of installation methods, both for the fixtures and for the cabling. This wealth of experience ensures an optimum design for each client.

Navigation and Surveillance Systems found on and outside the airport include Primary and Secondary Radars, navigational beacons (NDB, VOR/DME, TACAN) and instrument landing systems (ILS). These systems are key to safe take-off and landing, even in adverse conditions. Navigation beacons and landing systems have been part of our service in over 20 countries.

Our capabilities also include Aircraft Ground Services. These include aircraft refuelling, aircraft ground power (400 Hz) and pre-conditioned air systems, passenger loading bridges in various configurations, precision docking systems and apron floodlighting.

Air Traffic Control Facilities

Knowledge of the end-user processes and speaking their language is imperative in the Air Traffic Control field. In few other areas is strict adherence to procedures and reliability of equipment as important to achieve a safe and orderly result.

Combining knowledge of the operational environment with detailed technical knowledge of the equipment available has enabled Deerns to design and specify to the satisfaction of the end-users, air traffic control towers and ATC centres in countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Caribbean.

The design of Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) systems, and similarly the design of Meteorological systems often require finding the best compromise between the needs of a variety of users.

The interests of Airport Authorities, Meteorological Departments and Civil Aviation Authorities do not always run in parallel. Yet cooperation with each of these parties is essential.

Our consultants and engineers have a sound understanding of each party’s needs and of ICAO standards. They integrate these with the specific project constraints to achieve the best possible solution.

What Deerns can do for you

Our clients own and operate airports and are focused on operational excellence. Deerns has a clear understanding of client needs, but also of the engineering practices employed at airports worldwide. We have the capability to offer effective, innovative yet feasible alternatives to traditional solutions.

Combining the experience and expertise of the Client and the Consultant, leads to the best results in airport development.

Our designs of airport systems meet the international airport standards of ICAO and FAA as required. However, we are also familiar with the use of national codes, standards and regulations. For that reason, Deerns has Engineering offices in Berlin and Cologne, Germany and has established strategic alliances with Engineering firms in the United Kingdom and France. In other countries, partnerships are concluded on a project basis.

For any further information , please contact Daan Eijgendaal or Rudolph Jacobs at:

Deerns Airport System Consultants
PO Box 1211
2280 CE Rijswijk
The Netherlands

Tel: +31 70 395 74 70
Fax: +31 70 395 74 71
Web: www.airport-engineers.com
Email: airports@deerns.nl

 

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