Airport Design and Operation

The annual number of airline passengers has continued to increase in the past decade, putting great strain on the airports. Increasing volumes of passengers and freight will continue making demands for expansion of airport facilities and construction of new airports. Traditionally airport design and airport operation have been treated separately, yet they are closely related and influence each other. Poor design adversely affects operation, while sound understanding of operation is needed to enable good design. The aim of this book is to present a new and integrated approach to the two.

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Airport Design and Operation

The annual number of airline passengers has continued to increase in the past decade, putting great strain on the airports. Increasing volumes of passengers and freight will continue making demands for expansion of airport facilities and construction of new airports. Traditionally airport design and airport operation have been treated separately, yet they are closely related and influence each other. Poor design adversely affects operation, while sound understanding of operation is needed to enable good design. The aim of this book is to present a new and integrated approach to the two.

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Airport Design and Operation

Airport Design and Operation

by Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Robert E. Caves
Airport Design and Operation

Airport Design and Operation

by Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Robert E. Caves

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Overview

The annual number of airline passengers has continued to increase in the past decade, putting great strain on the airports. Increasing volumes of passengers and freight will continue making demands for expansion of airport facilities and construction of new airports. Traditionally airport design and airport operation have been treated separately, yet they are closely related and influence each other. Poor design adversely affects operation, while sound understanding of operation is needed to enable good design. The aim of this book is to present a new and integrated approach to the two.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780080451046
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Publication date: 07/18/2007
Pages: 10
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.12(d)

Table of Contents

Air Transport and Airports.

Predicting Traffic.

Airport Site Selection and Runway System Orientation.

Runways.

Runway Strips and Other Areas.

Taxiways.

Aprons.

Pavements.

Aircraft Ground Handling.

Aircraft Refuelling.

Cargo.

Passenger Terminals.

Security.

Landside Access.

Visual Aids for Navigation.

Electrical Energy Supply.

Radio Navigation Aids.

Airport Winter Operation.

Airport Emergency Services.

Environmental Control.

Prelims.

Bibliography.

Index.

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