International Journal of Engineering Applied Sciences and Technology, 2019 Vol. 4, Issue 5, ISSN No. 2455-2143, Pages 508-511 Published Online September 2019 in IJEAST (http://www.ijeast.com) 508 CASE STUDY OF AUTOMATED BAGGAGE HANDLING IN MODERN TRANSPORTATIONS Michail Papoutsidakis Dept. of Industrial Design and Production Engineering, University of West Attica Athens, Greece Aikaterini Sfyroera Dept. of Industrial Design and Production Engineering, University of West Attica Athens, Greece Abhishek Srivastava Dept. of Engineering and Technology Amity University Noida, India Abstract— Nowadays, the numerous and increasingly complex technological applications that are prevalent in everyday life as well as increasing requirements make the automation sector as an integral part of modern society. The automated systems are making rapid development because of the wide range use of machines that achieve cheaper and higher quality results while reducing manual work. A branch which is directly related to automated storage and transfer control procedures is the aviation sector. In this paper an attempt to present the design and study of a fully automated system, the baggage handling system of Athens International Airport. One of the most well-known places with high risk for terrorist attacks, is on the premises of the airport but also within the same planes. The purpose of this thesis is the control of luggage in order to avoid malicious actions (arms, explosives, illicit drugs), and whether reliable is such a system with security in mind. Also, done research for the sortable and separation of luggage per hour as well as analysis of backup systems in case one of the application fault. Capturing the above results in Greece has not made any formal investigation. More specifically referring to all the stages of the path of a baggage from the moment it is delivered at the counter of the passenger up to be loaded on the plane. Presented in detail the design of such a Keywords—Airport, luggage, baggage handling system I. INTRODUCTION The basic philosophy of the system is to ensure that the baggage after delivered by the passenger at the airport of any airline, will enter the system and it will be redirected to their final destination, the cabin of the aircraft. This process involves some baggage checks with a view to ensuring the safety of any malevolent or terrorist acts either by arms trafficking illegal substances etc. The above check of baggage should place in the shortest possible time so that even in peak periods to avoid any delay even if the given time there is a failure in any subsystem. This fully automated system is designed in accordance with the requirements of the MTR (Minimum Technical Requirements) and the international design system of airports. The plan of the layout of the system involves 2 halls which each include 2 levels. The plane is on the ground floor for the unloading of baggage by competent workmen and their introduction into wagons which transported to the aircraft. The stream of wagons is done only in one direction to avoid accidents. The second level is elevated and includes belt conveyors where luggage is transported, the motor and some machines from which passes control baggage. Also the design of the system ensures that all luggage meet regulations of IATA (International Aviation and Transport Association) and are within the permissible limits in terms of dimensions and weight. The system can manage all kinds of baggage regardless of their weight and shape. If a baggage exceeds the allowed dimensions is transported via OOG (Out Of Gauge Station) station which is responsible for this type of baggage. Any other luggage which is not suitable for transport in the system used the OOG or someone lift. The system is designed to meet the specifications in accordance with the regulations on noise levels and be able to work with the maximum luggage capacity of IPS indefinitely. [1] II. SYSTEM LAYOUT For the luggage of departing the process begins at the check in counters and terminates at the target slides. The above procedure includes an automatic transfer function and baggage control i.e. the sorting. It also includes the early bags concerning luggage have arrived earlier from their flight and must be stored at some point. Still contains lines that baggage entering the system manually for various reasons such as e.g. in case there is a flight transfer. For the correct functioning of the system of two identical systems operate independently in different space with one another that communicate only with two lines in order to have flexibility and to meet all requirements for maximum