Item No. 8g_supp
Meeting Date: February 11, 2025

Virtual Ramp Tower
Design Authorization

Project Purpose / Scope
Purpose:
Build a Virtual Ramp Tower (VRT) to create a single location with clear visibility for the ramp controllers and
integrate with existing software to increase both operational efficiency and safety.
Scope:
• Install and commission camera arrays and associated equipment;
• Equipment room build out for each camera array;
• Supplemental cameras; and
• Control room office space build-out.

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SEA Ramp Tower Background

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Ramp Tower

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Ramps & Aprons,
Gates, Pushbacks

Runways & Taxiways

FAA Tower

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Virtual Tower

Virtual Tower Control Room Array (IAH)

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Benefits
Allows for single Ramp Tower Control Room
- More efficient and lower operating cost
• Concourse C Expansion creates a split operation to maintain visibility

Better visibility through cameras
- Unobstructed views
- Thermal views for low visibility

Software integration improves safety and efficiency
- Opportunity for more efficient ramp operations
- Efficient ramp operations allows for less carbon emission and noise
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Project Location
Fixed Camera
Camera Arrays
Current Ramp Tower Location

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Project Schedule

Schedule:
• Design start: Q2 2025
• Construction Commission Authorization Request: Q2 2026
• Major Construction start: Q3 2026
• Final asset in-use: Q4 2028

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Project Cost

Cost Breakdown

This Request

Total Project

Design Phase

$4,600,000

$5,820,000

Construction Phase

$10,400,000*

$23,280,000

Total Project

$15,000,000

$29,100,000

*Saab (equipment manufacturer) costs for equipment and support

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Cone of Certainty

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QUESTIONS

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