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ACRP 37 A

Guidebook for Measuring Performance of Automated People Mover Systems at Airports

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Abstract:This report is a guidebook for measuring performance of automated people mover (APM) systems at airports. This report, directed at airport owners and operators as well as owners and operators of APM systems, identifies, defines, and demonstrates application of a broad range of performance measures encompassing service availability, safety, operations and maintenance expense, capacity utilization, user satisfaction, and reliability. The guidebook also identifies the data required to implement these performance measures, helping airport APM operators assess and improve performance over time, compare alternative APM systems, and plan and develop future APM systems. This report includes an appendix that documents the underlying historical research and describes the survey instrument and responses that provided information used to formulate specific performance measures. Also included in this volume is a set of forms for periodically compiling the necessary data for input into the overall performance measurement process. These forms are available electronically on the report summary web page, which also contains an interactive Excel model with spreadsheets that can be used to track and calculate system-wide performance and service characteristics. This report is a companion to ACRP Report 37, "Guidebook for Planning and Implementing Automated People Mover Systems at Airports." Together, these two volumes provide a comprehensive planning, development, operating and maintenance, and system performance manual that takes the user from initial planning and development steps through implementation, operation and maintenance, and overall performance monitoring and evaluation.

ACRP 54

Resource Manual for Airport In-Terminal Concessions



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Abstract:This report provides guidance on the development and implementation of airport concession programs. The report provides information on the airport concession process; concession goals; potential customers; developing a concession space plan and concession mix; the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program; and concession procurement, contracting, and management practices. Case studies are provided to illustrate key areas. This report will help airport managers understand market potential and implementation requirements for an effective in-terminal concession program while recognizing evolving challenges. This report will serve as a valuable tool for use by airport staff involved in and responsible for the business decisions affecting the development of concession programs and plans. It also serves as an informational tool for other stakeholders, including but not limited to, airport board members, airlines involved in creating concession programs, and concessionaires. In-terminal concessions are defined as food and beverage, retail, amenities, and services (e.g., vending, banking, luggage carts, postal services, telephones and wireless communications, advertising, and personal services).

ACRP 56

Handbook for Considering Practical Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Strategies for Airports









Abstract:This report is a handbook and decision support tool that assists airport operators in identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, and implementing practical, low-cost strategies to reduce and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The handbook and AirportGEAR, the interactive decision support tool developed in the research as a companion to the handbook, consider a range of strategies that can be implemented by all types of airports—regardless of size, geography, or resources—either directly or in partnership with airport stakeholders, including airlines, airport tenants, and host communities. A user's manual to guide the user through the decision support tool is also included. In addition, fact sheets, which are the foundation and data source for the tool and provide pertinent information to implement the reduction strategies, and a presentation, which provides awareness training materials that can be used by airports to educate and inform stakeholders, were developed. The decision support tool, the user's manual, the fact sheets, and the presentation are available on the attached CD-ROM, CRP-CD-95. The user's manual is also printed in this report for ease of access.

Report/Paper Numbers:Project 02-10

ACRP 57

The Carbon Market: A Primer for Airports









Abstract:This report provides the airport community with current, relevant information on carbon and other environmental credit trading markets, potential opportunities, and challenges to airport participation in these markets. Carbon and other environmental markets are dynamic and present new terms and concepts. The Primer will therefore be of interest to anyone desiring a basic understanding of current markets in the context of airports, including their structure, driving forces, sponsor obligations, and the impacts of current policies.

Report/Paper Numbers:Project 11-02/Task 18

ACRP 58

Airport Industry Familiarization and Training for Part-Time Airport Policy Makers









Abstract:Few airports have adequate budgets with which to develop a method to familiarize part-time policy-making leadership and key policy stakeholders on the myriad issues that affect airport policy decisions. Many airports are unable to send part-time commissioners, board members, new policy leaders, or other policy-related stakeholders to conferences or seminars to learn and discuss the regulatory or national-political framework within which airports must operate. The Federal Aviation Administration, responsible for providing regulatory oversight for all airports, cannot interpret all nuances of their regulations to fit individual airport governance, purpose, or motivation models. It is understood that part-time airport policy leadership may not need to know all of this information to the same degree of those who are working full-time within the airport, terminal, or airfield environment. This report provides an overview of policy issues affecting airport administrative and operational decisions and provides airport policy leaders, stakeholders, and policy-related decision makers a common framework to understand administrative and operational necessity, thereby helping them make better informed policy decisions.


ACRP 59

Information Technology Systems at Airports—A Primer







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Abstract:This report provides insights and advice to help airport executives and information technology (IT) professionals plan for and communicate about information technology at airports. The report offers techniques for both groups to identify critical issues and thereby communicate effectively, articulates sound IT principles for implementing new IT systems using a standard IT system lifecycle process for their airport, describes the benefits and value of various IT systems when formulating airport strategic goals and making financial investment decisions, and helps clarify mutual understanding of the fundamental architecture concepts of IT systems as they relate to airport goals. This primer is based on the knowledge, expertise, opinions, and recommendations of airport executives, IT professionals, and other airport industry practitioners collected through focus group discussions, online surveys, interviews, and case studies. In addition to proven techniques and tools applied at some airports, the primer provides innovative solutions for common IT issues.


ACRP 60

Guidelines for Integrating Alternative Jet Fuel into the Airport Setting









Abstract:This report is a handbook for airport operators and others associated with "drop-in" alternative jet fuel production and delivery that summarizes issues and opportunities associated with locating (on- or off-airport) an alternative jet fuel production facility, and its fuel storage and distribution requirements. The handbook identifies the types and characteristics of alternative fuels; summarizes potential benefits; addresses legal, financial, environmental, and logistical considerations and opportunities; and aids in evaluating the feasibility of alternative jet fuel production facilities.


ACRP 61

Elimination or Reduction of Baggage Recheck for Arriving International Passengers









Abstract:This report (1) identifies potential alternative procedures that could be implemented to reduce or eliminate the need for the recheck of baggage for arriving international passengers at U.S. airports; (2) describes in detail the benefits and costs associated with these alternative procedures to airports, airlines, and federal agencies; and (3) compares potential alternative procedures with current practices. This report will assist airports, airlines, and other stakeholders in examining policies, processes, and other drivers behind baggage recheck facilities that could lead to improved connections.


ACRP 62

Airport Apron Management and Control Programs



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Abstract:This report presents a compilation of apron safety statistics from U.S. and non-U.S. airports to draw conclusions as to the apparent effectiveness of apron management programs around the world. Through a common set of data and consistent definitions, the report is able to compare and contrast apron management programs around the world to U.S. airports, while considering the common operational and ownership differences between U.S. and non-U.S. airports.


ACRP 63

Measurement of Gaseous HAP Emissions from Idling Aircraft as a Function of Engine and Ambient Conditions








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Abstract:This report presents the output of a comprehensive emissions test program designed to measure gaseous Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) from in-production jet engines operating at a range of idle settings and ambient temperatures. The measurement program addressed two primary concerns: total hydrocarbons and speciated hydrocarbons, including HAPs, within the exhaust plume in reasonable proximity of the engine nozzle to capture emissions prior to condensation of volatile gases; and emissions at a downstream location where the plume has cooled to near-ambient temperatures. The measurement program, conducted during three separate campaigns at three different airports, used commercial aircraft equipped with General Electric CFM56 wing-mounted engines to evaluate the effects of change in environmental conditions as well as varying idle speeds. Although the data are attributed to and are defined by this particular engine, additional complementary data have been used to develop an estimation tool using measured data trends as a function of ambient temperature and fuel delivery rates.

Report/Paper Numbers:Project 02-03A

ACRP 64Handbook for Evaluating Emissions and Costs of APUs and Alternative Systems










Abstract:This report provides a handbook to help airports evaluate different alternatives to aircraft auxiliary power units (APUs). The handbook addresses environmental impacts, costs, infrastructure and maintenance requirements, as well as funding options. The accompanying CD-ROM, CRP-CD-113, "Tool for Evaluating Emissions and Costs of APUs and Alternative Systems (TEECAAS)," provides a user-friendly software tool that can be used to quantify emissions from APUs and alternative systems, while also providing quantitative analysis of the financial implications of implementing and operating the systems. While the handbook provides the overall evaluation guidance including step-by-step details of the quantification process, the tool facilitates the quantification work. The handbook and software tool can be used by airports of all sizes, whether or not they have collected airport-specific data. Such specific information includes airport temperature ranges, operations by aircraft category, the amount of time aircraft spend at gates, power requirements, and various other datasets. In those cases where airport-specific data are not available, the included set of default data can be used. The resulting emissions, power requirements, and costs can be used to analyze various airport scenarios. The handbook and tool are intended to be used for planning purposes only, and should not be used to replace or supersede the use of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT).

Report/Paper Numbers: Project 02-25

ACRP 65

Guidebook for Airport Irregular Operations (IROPS) Contingency Planning









Abstract:This report is a practical guidebook for commercial passenger service airports of all sizes to develop, continually evaluate, and update their contingency plans for procedures pertaining to irregular operations (IROPS) that may cause significant disruptions to customers. This guidebook assists aviation system partners in improving their response to customer care during a broad array of IROPS conditions and with step-by-step templates for the preparation of contingency plans that include necessary communications, collaboration, and coordination to address customer needs. A specific focus on the needs of smaller airports has been included in the development of the guidebook.


ACRP 66

Considering and Evaluating Airport Privatization










Abstract:This report is a guidebook that assists airport operators, policy makers, and other relevant stakeholders as they consider and analyze the potential advantages and disadvantages of implementing various approaches to airport privatization. The guidebook covers a range of potential privatization options, from service contracts to private airport ownership or development. In addition, the guidebook includes case studies conducted at a variety of airports both within the United States and internationally. The Airport Privatization Pilot Program, under 49 U.S.C. Section 47134, provides a limited number of airports in the United States with a special vehicle for full airport privatization, including certain exceptions from existing legal disincentives, and continues to generate discussion among airport operators and owners, governing boards, and airport officials.

Supplemental Notes:Appendices C through H, as submitted by the research agency, are available on the accompanying CD, CRP-CD-109.


ACRP 68

Guidebook for Evaluating Terminal Renewal Versus Replacement Options









Abstract:This guidebook for airport professionals, policy makers, and industry professionals provides a step-by-step process for conducting a business-driven evaluation of competing options to renew or replace airport terminal facilities. Some of the contributing factors of these decision-making tools include life-cycle cost, airside/landside or terminal capacity in relation to passenger demand, facilities obsolescence and condition, development risk, development schedule, changes in regulatory requirements, airline needs, operational constraints, tenant make-up, and airport business model. The process is repeatable and scalable to airports of different sizes. Furthermore, the guidebook is intended to assist airports in identifying the need for terminal redevelopment and selecting among competing options for renewing versus replacing existing terminal facilities. The guidebook promotes a sequential four-step process wherein the need for terminal redevelopment is determined, options are developed, evaluations are performed, and recommendations are documented.


ACRP 69

Asset and Infrastructure Management for Airports—Primer and Guidebook










Abstract:This report provides a primer and guidebook for airport managers and staff on asset and infrastructure management applicable to all areas of the operation of an airport. The report begins with a primer for executive-level staff. The primer offers as overview of an asset and infrastructure management program and the benefits and costs of implementation. The guidebook provides examples from various airports and is designed to be a reference for integrating proven asset and infrastructure management practices and techniques at airports of all sizes. The guidebook defines an asset and infrastructure management program and its components and how a program relates to daily operations and longer term planning. In addition, a PowerPoint presentation, which can be used to present the benefits of a program to stakeholders, is available on the TRB website and can be found by searching on the title of the report.


ACRP 70

Guidebook for Implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems Elements to Improve Airport Traveler Access Information


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Abstract:This report includes a guidebook with an accompanying interactive CD-ROM, CRP-CD-114, that provides descriptions, component details, and examples of how airport ground access information can be disseminated using various intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies. The guidebook contains tables to help airport operators determine the applicability of certain ITS strategies based on airport operational needs and airport size. ITS needs of airports not only must address the size of the airport, but also must consider the nature of traveler demographics, levels of congestion on the surrounding roadway network, as well as other defining characteristics. The interactive CD that accompanies the guidebook helps the user to explore and evaluate the information needs of various airport traveler market segments and to identify ITS technologies that best meet the needs of the airport user. The CD also contains a decision support tool that allows users to identify appropriate methods of delivering airport traveler information based on airport traveler market segment. At the same time, the decision support tool helps airport management and staff recognize technologies and efforts they already use to disseminate traveler information so that constructive next steps can be suggested. This guidebook and accompanying CD were developed for a broad spectrum of users, including airport personnel (management, planning, information technology, operations, and public information staff) and project planners and designers who have responsibility for collecting and providing ground access information to airport travelers.

ACRP 71

Guidance for Quantifying the Contribution of Airport Emissions to Local Air Quality










Abstract:This report is a guide for airport operators on effective procedures for using air quality models in combination with on-site measurement equipment to prepare a comprehensive assessment of air pollutant concentrations in the vicinity of airports. It is designed to help practitioners generate information desired by local communities as they seek to develop more detailed local air quality assessments as well as respond to regulatory needs, including those of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The guide provides in-depth information on the capabilities and limitations of modeling and measurement tools, adding to an increasing knowledge base concerning preparation of air quality assessments near airports. Starting with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) regulatory EDMS/AEDT, it describes how best to use available models, in combination with potential on-site monitoring programs, to conduct air quality assessments. Detailed information on the monitoring campaigns and modeling assessments is included in a set of appendices that accompany the guide. The appendices (available in CRP-CD-115) describe the models tested and the various equipment used to collect data, the rationale behind the selection of Washington Dulles International Airport as a case study application, and the components and steps involved in the measurement campaigns, and include an assessment of the various model outputs.


ACRP 72

Guidebook for Selecting Methods to Monitor Airport and Aircraft Deicing Materials










Abstract:This report provides a step-by-step process for identifying, evaluating, and selecting methods to monitor storm water that is subject to runoff containing deicing materials. The guidance addresses identifying the parameters to be monitored and discusses the appropriateness of various monitoring methods and instrument types to meet an airport's specific needs. The guidebook also provides recommendations for setup, operation, and maintenance of each monitoring method. The guidebook also includes helpful appendices that define relevant technical terms and provide sample outreach materials to help communicate the selection process to nontechnical stakeholders. Technical information on various on-site monitoring methods is provided in a series of fact sheets. These fact sheets, which are organized by the parameter being monitored, describe key factors such as how the method works, its current level of adoption within the industry, implementation considerations, cost, and advantages/disadvantages.


ACRP 73

Airport-to-Airport Mutual Aid Programs










Abstract:This report is a guidebook that will assist individuals at airports who would like to enter into formal or informal mutual aid agreements with other airports in the event of a community-wide disaster (e.g., hurricane, earthquakes) that requires support and assistance beyond their own capabilities. The guidebook describes the benefits that an airport-to-airport mutual aid program (MAP) can provide. It outlines the different considerations when setting up an airport-to-airport MAP and has many examples, including examples from other industries.


ACRP 74

Application of Enterprise Risk Management at Airports










Abstract:This report is a guidebook that begins with a summary of the principles of enterprise risk management (ERM), its benefits, and how it applies to airports. The guidebook then discusses implementation of the iterative ERM process including roles and responsibilities from the governing board to all staff members. The accompanying CD-ROM, CRP-CD-117, is an electronic tool that can be used to support the ERM process and catalog identified risks in a risk register with expected likelihood of occurrence and expected severity of impact on the airport to generate a risk score and a risk map. Once the risk score has been developed, mitigation strategies can be put in place and documented using the response plan work sheets within the electronic tool. Because ERM is iterative and scalable to airports of any size and with varying resources, airport directors and managers of airports of all sizes will be able to use the framework outlined in this guidebook to more proactively manage threats and opportunities.


ACRP 75

Airport Leadership Development Program









Abstract:Future airport leaders require a deeper understanding of current issues and critical concerns as seen from the top of an airport organization. There are few low-risk settings where airport executives can exercise self-evaluation of leadership and decision-making skills with a group of their peers and mentors and further develop the business acumen needed to direct public- and private-sector organizations in the airport industry. This publication provides all the components for a turn-key program that can be used by industry associations, academic institutions, airport organizations, and others to assist existing and future airport leaders to assess, obtain, and refine airport-industry leadership skills. The program includes forms for a full 360-degree individual assessment of core leadership traits. A complete facilitator guide with Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and participant workbooks and materials are also included on the CD-ROM, CRP-CD-133, that accompanies the print version of the report. The CD-ROM is also available for download from the Transportation Research Board's website as an ISO image.


ACRP 76

Addressing Uncertainty about Future Airport Activity Levels in Airport Decision Making










Abstract:This report provides a guidebook on how to develop air traffic forecasts in the face of a broad range of uncertainties. It is targeted at airport operators, planners, designers, and other stakeholders involved in planning, managing, and financing of airports, and it provides a systems analysis methodology that augments standard master planning and strategic planning approaches. This methodology includes a set of tools for improving the understanding and application of risk and uncertainty in air traffic forecasts as well as for increasing overall effectiveness of airport planning and decision making. In developing the guidebook, the research team studied existing methods used in traditional master planning as well as methods that directly address risk and uncertainty, and based on that fundamental research, they created a straightforward and transparent systems analysis methodology for expanding and improving traditional planning practices, applicable through a wide range of airport sizes. The methods presented were tested through a series of case study applications that also helped to identify additional opportunities for future research and long-term enhancements.


ACRP 77

Guidebook for Developing General Aviation Airport Business Plans










Abstract:This report consists of a Guidebook and a CD-ROM, CRP-CD-119, that are designed to help airports develop and implement an airport business plan and maximize financial self-sufficiency. The Guidebook begins by identifying the role, the value, and the compelling reasons for having an airport business plan as it applies to all size airports. The report discusses the elements of an airport business plan and walks users through each step of the development and implementation process, allowing users to focus on those areas in which they need additional information. The resource chapters of the Guidebook do not have to be read sequentially, but can be referred to as necessary, based on the user's knowledge and interest. The accompanying CD-ROM, which provides the user the option of learning the material by watching a series of presentations, can be used to jump start the process. In addition, the CD-ROM also provides worksheets that are helpful in gathering the information necessary for developing and implementing an airport business plan. Ultimately, the completed worksheets can be integrated into and become part of the airport business plan. This Guidebook and CD-ROM are useful for airport managers and staff at all size general aviation airports.


ACRP 78

Airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE): Emission Reduction Strategies, Inventory, and Tutorial










Abstract:To help the industry assess and mitigate the contribution of ground support equipment (GSE) to air quality impacts at airports, this report (1) presents an inventory of GSE at airports, (2) identifies potential strategies to reduce emissions from powered GSE, and (3) provides a tutorial that describes GSE operations and emission reduction technologies for use by GSE owners and operators. The tutorial, which is on the accompanying CD-ROM, CRP-CD-123, is a user-friendly, interactive, self-paced, stand-alone tool that provides stakeholders a better understanding of GSE, their operations, and applicable federal environmental regulations and potential approaches to reduce GSE emissions. The tutorial is structured in three modules: GSE Basics; Emissions Reduction Approaches and Case Studies; and Converting to Cleaner GSE.


ACRP 79

Evaluating Airfield Capacity









Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309258739Abstract:This report provides a guidebook and accompanying CD-ROM, CRP-CD-124, to assist airport planners with airfield and airspace capacity evaluation at a wide range of airports. The guidebook describes available methods for evaluating existing and future airfield capacity; provides guidance on selecting an appropriate capacity analysis method; provides best practices in assessing airfield capacity and applying the modeling techniques; and outlines specifications for new models, tools, and enhancements. The guidebook includes relevant background information on airfield components and operations, descriptions of existing modeling tools, explanations of new modeling tools created as part of this research, and a decision-support tool to help select a capacity evaluation technique. The accompanying CD-ROM provides prototype capacity spreadsheet models that are designed to be a preliminary planning tool, similar to the Airfield Capacity Model (ACM) but with more flexibility to change input assumptions to represent site-specific conditions from the most simple to moderate airfield configurations.


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ACRP 80

Guidebook for Incorporating Sustainability into Traditional Airport Projects










Abstract:This report describes sustainability, its benefits, and identifies different applications in traditional airport construction and everyday maintenance projects. An accompanying CD-ROM, CRP-CD-125, provides an Airport Sustainability Assessment Tool (ASAT) that complements the guidebook and can be used to: assist the user in identifying sustainability initiatives that might be most applicable to an airport project, given certain criteria that the user sets; obtain more information about specific strategies; and learn about sustainability initiatives that have been implemented at other airports through case studies. The guidebook and the CD-ROM will be useful to environmental managers, planners, and consultants interested in adopting sustainability strategies and initiatives into their next airport project.


ACRP 81

Winter Design Storm Factor Determination for Airports










Abstract:This report identifies the relevant factors in defining a winter design storm for use in sizing deicing runoff management systems and components and provides a decision support tool for identifying an appropriate winter design storm for the airport-specific project and the available data. Case studies illustrate how the support tool can be used with real-world examples of projects with different drivers and objectives for managing deicing runoff. While historical weather, facility, and operations data can be helpful in a rigorous analysis to define the winter design storm, it is more likely that partial data are all that will be available, and the case studies demonstrate how limited or partial data can be effectively used in moving forward. The guidebook includes a review of regulations as they pertain to deicing runoff and a discussion of target levels of service. Target level of service refers to the acceptable level of risk of the designed system not meeting performance standards. This guidebook will assist airport planners and engineers in developing an appropriate winter design storm event for their specific requirements. The guidebook will also assist airport operators in communicating their rationale for sizing their systems to environmental regulatory agencies that may have no experience with deicing systems.


ACRP 83

Assessing Opportunities for Alternative Fuel Distribution Programs









Abstract:This report provides a guidebook and toolkit for airports to introduce and market alternative fuels to their airport community that includes tenants and consumers off airport. Alternative fuels considered include alternative jet fuel, green diesel, biodiesel, ethanol, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and electricity. The guidebook identifies a variety of economic, environmental, and policy issues that need to be addressed to help make alternative fuel programs a success. This guidebook includes a step-by-step process to evaluate opportunities and constraints for alternative fuel distribution programs. The toolkit on the accompanying CD-ROM, CRP-CD-129, consists of two spreadsheets that help airport decision makers evaluate alternative fuels marketing and distribution programs.


ACRP 84

Guidebook for Preparing Airport Emissions Inventories for State Implementation Plans




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Abstract:This report combines a Guidebook with an accompanying interactive tool designed for airport operators and air quality regulators as they prepare the airport emissions inventory component of a State Implementation Plan (SIP). In particular, this Guidebook includes an assessment of the current state of the practice combined with suggestions on how to improve airport emissions inventories, emphasizing key data inputs for aircraft, auxiliary power units (APUs), and ground support equipment (GSE). Consideration is also given to application of future-year forecasts of airport operational levels. The research that led to this Guidebook focused on civilian airports, both commercial service and general aviation (GA). The Guidebook offers three approaches (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced) for preparation of an airport emissions inventory. Each approach is progressively more complex, requiring increasingly detailed input data that generates greater airport specificity and accuracy. The choice of a particular approach is up to the user as a function of the level of response appropriate to a specific airport, the demands of the facility and the surrounding community, and data availability. For non-hub and GA airports, the accompanying CD-ROM, CRP-CD-131, provides an Airport Emissions Estimator Tool that applies to the Basic Approach. In addition, CRP-CD-131 includes the appendixes that accompany this report as well as other project-specific material. Regulatory agencies, airports, and their consultants will find this Guidebook especially helpful for complying with the Federal Clean Air Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and other regulations that require documenting air emissions at airports. To meet that objective, the Guidebook provides clear and concise descriptions and procedures on how to compute airport-related emissions for SIPs, ensuring that these emissions are accounted for properly.

ACRP 85

Developing and Maintaining Support for Your Airport Capacity Project




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Abstract:Successful delivery of new airport capacity projects (including new runways and runway extensions, airspace improvements, terminal expansion, and ground access improvements) can take many years. Such projects are most likely to succeed with steady support from airport sponsors, political constituencies, airport users, interest groups, regulatory agencies, and nearby communities. Many airports need guidance to help them identify, mobilize, maintain, and broaden support, and to deal constructively with project opposition. This report provides guidance to help airport sponsors respond to the many challenges they face when undertaking a significant capacity improvement project. The guidance recognizes that building support must occur early in the process and that, just as importantly, maintaining support is also key to successful implementation, since large capital projects can take many years to accomplish. The guidebook is designed for quick reference, with each chapter featuring a “Key Takeaways” section.


ACRP 86

Environmental Optimization of Aircraft Departures: Fuel Burn, Emissions, and Noise




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Abstract:Airport operators use noise abatement departure procedures (NADPs) to minimize the impact of noise on surrounding communities; however, while decreasing noise impacts, these procedures may result in other adverse environmental and operational effects. Possible effects include increased fuel burn, increased air emissions, and reduced airport capacity. In turn, reduced capacity can result in travel delays, especially during adverse conditions. With the advent of quieter aircraft and improved modeling capabilities, there is an opportunity to reevaluate NADPs to take into account potential environmental effects and fuel consumption while continuing to minimize noise impacts on surrounding communities. This report was conceived in response to this opportunity, with the objective of creating a protocol for evaluating and optimizing aircraft departure procedures in terms of noise exposure, emissions, and fuel burn. This research concludes that, although noise, emissions and fuel burn are often thought to increase or decrease in opposite directions, this is not always the case. In fact, depending on a variety of factors that include ground tracks, flight profiles, aircraft type, and nearby population, simultaneous reductions in noise, emissions, and fuel burn can be achieved. In addition to the report, a spreadsheet-based electronic tool has been developed to allow users to understand and test tradeoffs among various impact measures, including noise levels, rate of fuel consumption and emissions. The overall approach is based on changes in aircraft departure tracks, manipulating airport fleet mix, and varying other operational parameters.


ACRP 87

Procuring and Managing Professional Services for Airports









Abstract:Most U.S. airport owners engage professional services firms to assist them with the planning, design, and management of capital development projects and other professional services at their facilities. Such firms bring resources, specialized technical capabilities, and subject matter expertise needed that may not be available within the airport owners’ organization. This resource provides well-documented and practical steps that will improve the consultant selection process and engagement of the firm through completion, resulting in successful and high-quality services. This handbook covers (1) the procurement process, including scoping, pre-selection process, selection criteria, evaluation, and contract negotiations; and (2) processes for managing professional services contracts.The handbook considers all sizes and types of airports. To accomplish the research objectives, the research team conducted a literature review and comprehensive interviews at eleven airports and four non-airport agencies to gather more information on best practices and lessons learned regarding procurement and management of professional services.


ACRP 88

Guidebook on Integrating GIS in Emergency Management at Airports







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Abstract:This report is designed to help airports identify needs and assess current capabilities with respect to using geographical information systems (GIS) in emergency management (EM). The report discusses GIS and emergency management and provides a roadmap for airports to move from their current state of GIS implementation (even if they do not yet have any form of GIS) to the point of integrating into emergency management and coordinating with mutual aid partners. Airports that follow the guidebook and complete the worksheets will have developed their own GIS-EM implementation plan. The guidebook contains a CD-ROM (CRP-CD-139) with case studies and key lessons learned from airports that have integrated GIS into EM. The guidance concludes with a checklist of how to maintain and keep EM plans relevant and current.


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ACRP 89

Guidelines for Airport Sound Insulation Programs









Abstract:This report provides updated guidelines for sound insulation of residential and other noise-sensitive buildings. The report is designed to help airports and others to develop and effectively manage aircraft noise insulation projects. As the guidelines were being finalized, Program Guidance Letter (PGL) 12-09, “AIP Eligibility and Justification Requirements for Noise Insulation Projects,” was released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on August 17, 2012. The PGL replaced existing guidance on the implementation of Airport Improvement Program (AIP)-funded noise insulation projects as had previously been provided per Section 812 of the AIP Handbook, FAA Order 5100-38C. At the time that the ACRP Report 89 guidelines were finalized, there were outstanding questions regarding the PGL. These outstanding questions and related issues are discussed throughout the text with advice to users to contact their Airports District Office project manager regarding any further guidance or information that has been provided since the publication of these guidelines. This research will be helpful to improve current practices and ensure compliant airport sound insulation programs. The research significantly expands information available on best practices and current standards and requirements for sound insulation of homes as well as for other eligible noise-sensitive buildings. The guidelines are a useful tool for airport staff, consultants, and FAA offices to use with the AIP guidance provided in the AIP Handbook as updated by PGLs from time to time.




ACRP 90

Impact of Regulatory Compliance Costs on Small Airports









Abstract:This report identifies and quantifies the cumulative costs of complying with regulatory and other federal requirements at small hub and non-hub airports. The report is intended to provide airport operators and others with an understanding of the cumulative effects of federal requirements. The research analyzed aviation transportation, environmental, security, and occupational safety and health requirements from initial implementation through ongoing maintenance, and estimated its associated costs for the period 2000–2010. The report identifies funding sources (if any) associated with the federal requirements and reviews the actual uses of these sources by small hub and non-hub airports to cover the cost of regulatory compliance.

Report/Paper Numbers:ACRP Project 03-25

ACRP 107

Development of a Runway Veer-Off Location Distribution Risk Assessment and Reporting Template

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309283854Abstract:This report provides airports and their stakeholders with a method to assess the risk of lateral runway excursions, also known as veer-offs, and suggests ways to improve veer-off incident/accident reporting. The culmination of the research is the development of the Lateral Runway Safety Area Risk Analysis (LRSARA) tool that practitioners can use to determine the probability of runway veer-offs in specific areas at their particular airport. This report contains eight chapters. Chapter 1 provides a background for the study. Chapter 2 describes the research approach. Chapters 3 and 4 discuss veer-off reporting and data collection, availability, and limitations. Chapters 5 through 7 outline the approach taken to model veer-off risk and to develop and validate the analysis software. Conclusions and suggestions for improved veer-off reporting are provided in Chapter 8. A series of appendices complement the report and software tool, including a template for veer-off reporting, a summary of the data used in the study, and a user guide for the tool. The LRSARA tool can be downloaded from the CD (CRP-CD-145) included with this report or from the Transportation Research Board website (www.trb.org). Two types of analyses are possible with the tool: simplified and full. The simplified analysis uses default or user-defined values. The full analysis allows users to perform risk assessments based on runway dimensions, obstacles, fleet mix, weather data, field elevation, air temperature, and runway surface condition.





ACRP 109

Improving Terminal Design to Increase Revenue Generation Related to Customer Satisfaction








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309284011Abstract:While the movement of passengers and baggage between the curb and the aircraft is the basic functional role of a terminal, the atmosphere created by the mix of services and facilities in a terminal can greatly impact the economics of the airport and passenger satisfaction. A more satisfied passenger experience can lead to increased revenue generation through additional concession sales. As a result, overall passenger activity may increase as travelers select a particular airport in part due to the terminal layout and amenities offered. Further dwell time can vary due to irregular operations and other conditions that often result in passengers remaining in their terminals for extended periods of time. In addition to the challenges of day-to-day operations, airports also face a highly dynamic and volatile operating environment with frequent changes in security and technology. This report is a handbook of global best practices for airport management and industry professionals. It will inform airport practitioners of innovative airport planning and terminal design and will promote profitable revenue generation and customer satisfaction at a variety of airport sizes and types. The handbook includes consideration of how to facilitate innovation in improving the customer experience through the use of technology and other resources.






ACRP 110

Evaluating Impacts of Sustainability Practices on Airport Operations and Maintenance: User’s Guide and Research Report









Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309284110Abstract:This report provides an evaluation process and cost–benefit tool to evaluate lifecycle costs of sustainability practices being considered by airport operators. The User’s Guide discusses the evaluation process (EP) and how to navigate the cost–benefit tool (CBT) and provides information from the case studies that were conducted in the development of the EP&CBT. The evaluation process and cost–benefit analysis tool is designed to evaluate sustainability practices in water conservation, energy conservation, waste management, consumables and materials, and alternative fuels. However, the tool can be used to evaluate any two practices, sustainable or otherwise. An instructional video that demonstrates how to use the evaluation process and cost–benefit tool using data from an example project (also provided with the tool) can be found on the accompanying CD-ROM (CRP-CD-149) and at the TRB website (http://www.trb.org/main/blurbs/170580.aspx).






ACRP 111

A Guidebook for Airport-Airline Consortiums









Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309284301Abstract:This report provides guidance for airport operators and airline representatives who are responsible for agreements related to facilities, equipment, systems, and services and who may be interested in evaluating, advocating, or forming consortiums to provide needed services. The Guidebook provides a discussion of the structure, organization, governance, membership provisions, scope, administrative and operational staffing; presents best practices for the preparation of consortium agreements and performance standards, capitalization, and cost allocation methodologies; and identifies areas that have been most challenging in the operation of consortiums from the airport’s, airline’s and operator’s perspectives. The Guidebook provides decision-making guidance on a variety of issues including the benefits and risks of establishing consortiums for both airports and airlines; information needed to establish a consortium; organizational and management structures; standard levels of services; financial considerations (e.g., capital and operating costs); federal, state, and local regulatory requirements; and the common problems relative to the formation and operation of consortiums.

Report/Paper Numbers:Project A01-2





ACRP 113

Guidebook on General Aviation Facility Planning









Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309284066Abstract:This publication provides practical guidance for planning airport facilities designed to accommodate general aviation (GA) aircraft. Airport practitioners will find the Guidebook helpful for translating anticipated GA activity into facility requirements and layouts. The research for this guidebook included a review of FAA Advisory Circulars and Orders, as well as other relevant literature. This was followed by industry outreach to understand current GA planning practice and needs. The research team visited numerous airports and interviewed many stakeholders, including airport management, operations/ maintenance staff, consultants, and service providers. Chapter 1 provides background and suggestions for using the Guidebook. A description of GA activity is provided in Chapter 2. The benefits of airport planning and its relevance to airport operations and long-term development are described in Chapter 3. Chapter 4 provides a framework for GA facility planning—discussing governing documents, grant assurances, financing, GA services, and the activity indicators that drive facility planning. Chapter 5 addresses planning for specific facilities, including terminals and fixed-base operator buildings, auto parking, aircraft parking aprons, hangars, fuel farms, wash racks, helicopter parking, and other facilities. A key feature of this guidance is adjacency considerations (i.e., how various facilities should be located relative to each other based on function). The appendices





consist of a list of abbreviations and terms, a discussion on how to size a parking area, a process for estimating the number of aircraft parking positions, and a bibliography of planning resources. Although the Guidebook is geared to airport industry practitioners, the lay reader will also benefit from the sections that provide background on GA aircraft and activities and the unique facility needs of this segment of the industry.


ACRP 114

Guidebook for Through-the-Fence Operations









Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309307925Abstract:Through-the-fence (TTF) operations are those activities permitted by an airport sponsor through an agreement that provides access to the airside infrastructure to independent entities or operators that have property adjacent to, but are not a part of, the airport property. TTF operations occur at both general aviation and commercial service airports and can be residential, commercial aeronautical, noncommercial aeronautical, nonaeronautical, and government/military activities. This report examines the issues involved in TTF operations. This guidebook will help airport operators who currently have TTF operations at their airport as well as those who are evaluating TTF activities or are considering permitting, restricting, or prohibiting TTF activities. The guidebook has worksheets and tools to help in that evaluation and for structuring and managing TTF operations. A discussion on grant assurances will help those at federally obligated airports understand their responsibilities.






ACRP 116

Guidebook for Successfully Assessing and Managing Risks for Airport Capital and Maintenance Projects









Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308045Abstract:Project risk management assessment and the management of those identified risks are becoming more common at airports to help minimize, mitigate, transfer, or eliminate risk to help control costs, respond to changing regulations, and assist in doing the right thing. Airports engage in many capital and maintenance projects that, by their sheer nature, involve uncertainties, and uncertainties imply risk. This report provides a step-by-step process for evaluating and managing risk for capital and maintenance projects that can be scaled depending on the complexity of the project. Each step of the process is explained, allowing the user to understand the step and its relationship to the entire process. Chapter 8 is structured to be a quick user’s guide. The guidebook is designed to be useful to airports of all sizes, geographic locations, and governance structures. Employees at all levels that have any responsibility for safety and risk management will find this guidebook useful.






ACRP 118

Integrating Aviation and Passenger Rail Planning








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308342Abstract:This report identifies planning process options, funding challenges, and potential actions to improve integration of rail services with airports, particularly in congested corridors. The report identifies the challenges involved in a variety of institutional settings in different regions and develops ways to better integrate inter-agency planning processes. It identifies specific site planning and service coordination actions to promote air rail transfers, defines the data and analysis capabilities needed to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of improved integration of air and rail services, and demonstrates the application of methods and tools to support integrated planning for air and rail services and decision making. Key issues covered include rail and air in a competitive and complimentary mode. The report has an accompanying CD-ROM (CRP-CD-157) that includes an Air/Rail Diversion model, a sketch planning tool capable of supporting the evaluation of a range of policy actions that affect choice of air or rail for long distance travel. A User Guide provides direction in applying the model to evaluate different scenarios and a Technical Appendix provides supplemental information for the model. The report and accompanying tool will be of interest to airport and rail operators, state and regional transportation planners, and other interested stakeholders.





ACRP 119

Prototype Airport Sustainability Rating System—Characteristics, Viability, and Implementation Options








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308205Abstract:Airport sustainability encompasses a wide variety of practices that ensure protection of the environment, social progress that recognizes the needs of all stakeholders, and maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment. While many airports have begun to incorporate sustainability practices into their planning, construction, and operation, there currently is no established, comprehensive method for gauging airport sustainability performance. This report identifies the features of a sustainability rating system specifically developed for airports, identifies options for implementing the rating system and a certification program, and evaluates the viability of their implementation and adoption. The report provides a framework upon which a comprehensive airport-centric rating system can be built should the airport industry decide it would be beneficial for assessing its sustainability performance. The report notes that the key structural components of the Prototype Rating System focus on airport-wide performance (versus project-specific performance) and include sustainability activities grouped in categories, metrics to allow airports to measure and track performance, performance actions to improve sustainability, opportunity for innovation, and a scoring framework to establish a sustainability rating for airports. A chief finding of the research is that, while there may be industry support for a voluntary airport sustainability rating system, there are significant cost and governance issues that would need to be addressed.





ACRP 121Innovative Revenue Strategies – An Airport Guide








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308670Abstract:This report is a resource that describes a broad range of tools and techniques for airport operators to improve revenue streams, recover costs, or achieve operational efficiencies. The Airport Guide presents ways for airport operators to (1) develop new sources of revenue; (2) increase airport sponsor participation in tenant revenues; and (3) improve the planning, administrative process, and management of existing airport businesses. The Airport Guide is built on the premise that not only are changes in funding and financing demands and opportunities inevitable, but these changes are happening at an accelerated pace, requiring airport operators to be creative innovators at all times. The document offers a range of ideas for enhanced revenue generation, coupled with a framework that relates described strategies and techniques to functional areas of airport operation. The Guide addresses in detail opportunities that are grouped into five functional areas: (1) customer needs and wants; (2) airport-provided services/shared services, facilities, and equipment; (3) revenue participation in real estate and natural resource development; (4) value capture and other innovative financing opportunities; and (5) improvements to existing airport businesses. Each of these strategic areas is examined in detail. The Guide also presents comprehensive summaries of several case studies, indicating how and where innovative approaches to revenue generation might apply to the airport environment.





ACRP 122

Innovative Airport Responses to Threatened and Endangered Species








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308243Abstract:This report is a primer to help airport industry practitioners creatively address the presence of federally listed species at or near airports. It provides a thorough yet concise source of information that not only enables a better understanding of the issues, but more importantly, helps airports, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders work together to reach practical solutions that both maintain airport operational safety and protect threatened and endangered species. The primer reviews endangered species regulation and the mission, roles, and responsibilities of the airport sponsor and regulatory agencies. It then identifies typical airport actions that could create a conflict (for example, wildlife hazard management, stormwater management, and airport expansion/construction) and common process challenges (such as inexperience, lack of early coordination with regulatory agencies, and inconsistent guidance). The primer then describes innovative solutions to overcoming these challenges, including safe harbor agreements, candidate conservation agreements, habitat conservation plans, conservation banking, adaptive management plans, programmatic consultations and biological opinions, and recovery credits. Through the use of nine case studies, the primer provides real world examples of these practices, focusing on the importance of developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Finally, the Airport Toolbox, bound into this report as CRP-CD-160, includes an informational overview titled “Understanding the Airport Environment,” a sample memorandum of agreement, factsheets, checklists, a brochure, templates, and sources for additional information.





ACRP 123

A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308274Abstract:This report serves to help managers, operators, and users of small to large airport facilities prepare for, operate during, and recover from disruptive winter events as well as manage airport user expectations. The guidebook identifies and evaluates best practices in airport airside and landside winter operations, as well as provides guidance on how to manage overall passenger experience within a framework of safety and efficiency. The guidebook also provides guidance to airport operators on determining the optimal level of investment necessary to implement an effective program given expected winter conditions and the nature of the aviation activity at that particular airport. Chapter titles include: Relationships as the Foundation for Winter Operations Success; FAA Requirements and Guidance Related to Winter Operations; Regulation of Winter Operation Impacts on Stormwater; Historical Winter Storm Event Data; Winter Operations Performance Measurement; Winter Operations Baseline and Performance Targets; Winter Operations Best Practices; Snow and Ice Control Plan Best Practices; Snow Clearing Operations and Preventive Measures/Ice Prevention Best Practices; Runway Surface Assessment and Reporting Best Practices; Winter Operations Performance Evaluation; Investment to Reduce Snow Removal Equipment Runway Occupancy Time; and Selecting Winter Operations Improvement Alternatives.






ACRP 124

Airport Parking Garage Lighting Solutions




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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308441Abstract:This report provides guidance to help airport industry practitioners select the most appropriate lighting technologies for their unique parking garage conditions. Airports provide singular challenges to the design and operation of parking garages in general and to their lighting in particular. Users are frequently unfamiliar with the garage and under time constraints; atypical activities often occur (e.g., rental car operations); activity often occurs at night; and airports are high-security areas. The guidebook’s introduction focuses on the unique needs of airport parking garage lighting. Next, the guidebook provides an overview of the current state of the art in lighting technologies, including high pressure sodium, ceramic metal halide, fluorescent, induction fluorescent lamps, light-emitting diodes, organic light-emitting diodes, and light emitting plasma/plasma lamps. The guidebook then evaluates these technologies relative to a set of lighting goals. Based on these goals, it offers recommendations for illuminance level, emergency lighting, luminance (reflected light), and uniformity based on the location and functional elements of the garage, including drive aisles, ramps, pedestrian walks, drop-off/ pickup areas, elevator lobbies, vehicular entrances/exits, and concession areas. The guidebook also provides building design considerations and addresses site planning, architecture, and light operation options. It concludes with guidance on weighing the benefits and costs of airport garage lighting options and provides examples for how the reader can identify and incorporate various considerations. The guidebook will be of interest to a wide range of airport practitioners, including landside planners, utilities managers, lighting specialists, operations and maintenance personnel, and customer service staff.




ACRP 125

Balancing Airport Stormwater and Bird Hazard Management










Abstract:Airports are required to manage the quantity and quality of stormwater on site while ensuring the safety of aircraft operations; however, many stormwater management options can create potential aviation bird hazards. In addition, airports are faced with potentially conflicting federal, state, and local stormwater and wildlife management regulations and guidance. Research was therefore needed to develop proactive tools and guidance to assist airports in making decisions that balance stormwater management and bird hazard management. This report and the accompanying CRP-CD 159, Bird Strike Risk Analysis and Stormwater Management Decision Tool provide valuable guidance to help airports identify and evaluate stormwater management and bird mitigation practices. The research began with a review of applicable regulations, guidance documents, and relevant research. Next, the research team identified airport stormwater management options and assessed the potential effect these options could have on waterfowl behavior. Using this analysis, a matrix was developed that considered the likelihood and severity of a bird strike given various stormwater design characteristics. A draft tool was then developed using a safety management system (SMS) framework. Two airport case studies were conducted to obtain input from initial users and to see how the tool performed at airports of different sizes and activity levels and with differing amounts of available data. The research team used the results of research and the case studies to prepare the final tool and to prepare the report. The report documents the research objectives, details the research approach,

presents the findings and conclusions, and suggests areas of future research. The report also features appendices, including a summary of the case studies and references. The tool uses the Federal Aviation Administration’s SMS approach to assess potential risks to minimize hazards posed to aviation by birds attracted to bodies of water as well as to evaluate alternative stormwater management options. The tool also features resources, including a list of hazardous water-dependent bird species, bird mitigation definitions, USDA-recommended landscaping vegetation for use at airports, definitions, and the references and assumptions used to develop the tool. Lastly, the CD-ROM includes a summary sheet describing the research and tool that is suitable for outreach material. The report and tool can be used to foster interaction between airport industry practitioners and environmental regulators and help them reach implementable solutions that meet their respective objectives and missions.


ACRP 126

A Guidebook for Increasing Diverse and Small Business Participation in Airport Business Opportunities









Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308298Abstract:This guidebook is a compilation of industry best practices and other measures airports can utilize to attract and enhance participation in their contract opportunities. The guidebook identifies best practices and outlines applicable federal requirements to enable consistent administration of the federal disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) Program. It includes an overview of federal programs, grant assurances, and enabling legislation; discusses options for coordinating and integrating local efforts and programs with federal requirements; offers contracting methods to promote and increase opportunities for diverse business participation; and addresses roles and responsibilities for administering business diversity programs with particular emphasis on the importance of engaging the DBELO (disadvantaged business enterprise liaison officer) in the airport procurement process. Various contracting models, team structures, and other strategies for obtaining diversity (e.g., joint ventures, partner ships) are discussed, as are impediments to the success of diverse businesses and what air ports can do to alleviate the impediment. The guidebook also provides case studies of six airports that are successful in their efforts to achieve increased participation of diverse businesses in their contract opportunities. A glossary of terms and an appendix of available industry resources are also included. This is a guidebook for airport operators and businesses to promote more airport





contract opportunities to DBEs, airport concession disadvantaged business enterprises (ACDBEs), minority owned businesses, woman owned businesses (MBEs and WBEs), and other small and local businesses. These businesses, referred to as “diverse businesses” in this guidebook, provide a variety of services or products utilized in airport contracts. Collectively, “airport contracts” encompass federally funded projects, concessions, passenger facility charge funded projects, and goods and services used in daily airport activities.


ACRP 127

A Guidebook for Mitigating Disruptive WiFi Interference at Airports








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308427Abstract:This report is a guidebook written for airport leadership and other stakeholders that describes the WiFi interference problems at airports and offers solutions to mitigate disruptions. Interference is addressed in the context of the business and regulatory structure within which airports operate. The guidebook is designed to provide practical assistance for improving WiFi performance by enhancing the ability of airport authorities to identify when radio frequency interference is occurring and then how eliminate, reduce or at least minimize its impact. The guidebook addresses issues at a variety of types and sizes of U.S. airports with the following considerations: 1) quantification of the extent and magnitude of the interference problems; 2) best technical and business practices to provide accessible, secure service with adaptable band width to meet the needs of all stakeholders; 3) communication and collaboration efforts among parties to maximize the benefits of a cooperative approach; 4) reference designs, adaptable to different airport environments, including security requirements for all stakeholders; 5) techniques for identifying and resolving interference issues outside reference designs; 6) strategic vision that addresses potential impacts due to increasing demand, rapidly evolving technologies, and new uses; and 7) total cost of ownership and return on investment, including intangibles.





ACRP 128

Alternative IT Delivery Methods and Best Practices for Small Airports









Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308373Abstract:This report provides airport management from smaller airports options and alternatives for their information technology (IT) systems and operational models. Staffs at smaller airports tend to wear many different hats and may be unaware of industry best practices or the range of IT options associated with the different IT systems and their delivery alternatives. This guidebook will assist those staff members with determining the delivery alternatives and practices that are best tailored to their circumstances for each of their IT systems and assist in the development of a roadmap for IT delivery decisions. Staffs at larger airports with a better understanding of IT systems may also find the guidebook useful as the appendices provide in depth coverage of the issues.


Language:English





ACRP 129

Assessing Opportunities for Alternative Fuel Distribution Programs









Abstract:This report provides a guidebook and toolkit for airports to introduce and market alternative fuels to their airport community that includes tenants and consumers off airport. Alternative fuels considered include alternative jet fuel, green diesel, biodiesel, ethanol, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and electricity. The guidebook identifies a variety of economic, environmental, and policy issues that need to be addressed to help make alternative fuel programs a success. This guidebook includes a step-by-step process to evaluate opportunities and constraints for alternative fuel distribution programs. The toolkit on the accompanying CD-ROM, CRP-CD-129, consists of two spreadsheets that help airport decision makers evaluate alternative fuels marketing and distribution programs.


Language:English




ACRP 130

Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308588Abstract:Some of the most common issues for which airports receive customer comments relate to the convenience, location, design, and cleanliness of terminal restrooms. The unique considerations of airport terminal restrooms include continuous availability and operation, changing passenger demographics, evolving customer expectations, and greater space requirements to accommodate luggage and operational/maintenance needs. Although airports are paying greater attention to restroom facilities, there is a lack of airport-specific guidance for their planning and design. This report provides a step-by-step process to help airport practitioners plan, design, and implement terminal restroom projects. The guidebook’s printed appendixes include a discussion of the restroom of the future. Appendixes A, C-H include case studies, focus group summaries, and a bibliography. Appendix B includes editable restroom evaluation forms. These appendixes are available online and on the CD-ROM (CRP-CD-164) accompanying the print version of the report.


Language:English




ACRP 131

A Guidebook for Safety Risk Management for Airports








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308656Abstract:This report provides guidance on conducting the safety risk management (SRM) process, one of the four components of a Safety Management System (SMS). The guidebook is organized to allow readers who are new to SMS and its components to understand where the SRM process falls within an overall SMS; those familiar with the SMS concepts and ready to specifically learn more about the SRM process can go directly to the relevant material. The guidebook provides information on conducting safety risk assessments (SRA) and tailors this information so that it can be scaled for smaller airports with fewer resources. Tools and templates are provided as appendices and typical accident and incident rates are provided to help airport operators understand some potential airport risks. Airport directors, safety managers, and operations, maintenance, and public safety employees will benefit from understanding the SRM process and its application to the daily operation of the airport and unique events, including construction.


Language:English




ACRP 132

The Role of U.S. Airports in the National Economy








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308618Abstract:This report quantifies the economic role of U.S. public use airports and the national airport system (“airports”) to the national economy in order to communicate the national aggregate value of airports to communities and to aviation stakeholders. The research includes total direct, national economic impacts of U.S. airports and multiplier effects, and national average on-airport economic impact by different types of airports [primary (large, medium, small, and non-hub); non-primary and reliever; and general aviation]. The report also examines how changes in airport connectivity between regions could be beneficial to the U.S. economy and the national economic effects of changes in airfares. There is also a discussion of the available evidence showing the importance of airports in supporting domestic and international commerce, economic growth and tourism, and the extent to which airports enhance urban agglomeration economies. Appendices 1 through 5 of the contractor’s final report for ACRP Project 03-28 are available on the TRB website at www.TRB.org/main/blurbs/172111.aspx.


Language:English




ACRP 133

Best Practices Guidebook for Preparing Lead Emission Inventories from Piston-Powered Aircraft with the Emission Inventory Analysis Tool








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308625Abstract:Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for lead emissions have become increasingly stringent over the last 35 plus years based on lead’s known health impacts. Regulations and EPA standards have required more general aviation airports to monitor for lead because of assumptions that were not necessarily based on airport-specific information. This report will assist airport operators at general aviation airports with piston powered aircraft in developing emission inventories at their airports. The methodology used in the guidebook and the accompanying emission inventory analysis tool (CRP-CD-167) are enhancements to the current Federal Aviation Administration/Environmental Protection Agency (FAA/EPA) methodology. The use of airport-specific data is encouraged to ensure a more precise estimation of the emission inventory; however, the tool allows for the use of default data from either the FAA/EPA or data collected as part of ACRP Project 02-34, “Quantifying Aircraft Lead Emissions at Airports.” The individual chapters cover data for airport activity, aircraft fleet, operation mode, and aviation gasoline. Inventory calculations and inventory results are also presented.





ACRP 134

Applying Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing to Aircraft Deicing Runoff








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308687Abstract:The application of aquatic toxicity testing to stormwater runoff that has been impacted by airport deicing operations presents unique challenges in both the conduct of the sampling and testing of the stormwater as well as the interpretation of the resulting data. These stormwaters exhibit high variability in the magnitude and duration of flow and chemical characteristics of the stormwater. This variability presents challenges in the characterization of the discharge such that a single grab sample will not likely accurately characterize the entire discharge. Further, many aquatic toxicity compliance monitoring tests required in discharge permits utilize the same sample for the entire 24-, 48- or 96-hr test exposure period resulting in a constant, unchanging exposure concentration. In contrast, actual exposures in the receiving water vary in terms of the chemical makeup of the stormwater and the duration of the stormwater discharge. These changes can increase or decrease observed toxicity compared to a constant exposure test. This report describes how whole effluent toxicity (WET) testing is used at airports for monitoring stormwater deicing discharges, evaluates common sampling protocols, and provides guidance for using WET testing at airports.





ACRP 137

ACRP Report 137: Guidebook for Advancing Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) at Airports provides guidance to airport operators about the value of and how to integrate CDM into operations. CDM, or ACDM to refer to airport collaborative decision making, is the process of data sharing whereby airports, airlines, other stakeholders, and the air navigation service provider (i.e., FAA Air Traffic Control) share information to make operational decisions. While the airlines and the FAA have considerable experience in using CDM, airports have not typically been participants. New technologies that make it easier for airports to obtain information and for other stakeholders to exchange information with airports, have allowed airports to play a more direct role in CDM. As airports have had an opportunity to participate in CDM activities, they have been able to achieve efficiencies for their daily operations and improve their effectiveness in their IROPS (Irregular Operations) activities.

The Guidebook provides a history of CDM, both in the United States and abroad, a background on the issues, the tools that can be used, when it can be used, and the benefits. The Guidebook discusses the different stakeholders and their role, guides the user for implementation, and provides lessons learned. Traffic management CDM between flight operators and the FAA has been in existence since the mid-1990s. Recent surface traffic management projects have demonstrated the potential efficiency and environmental benefits that can be realized from including other aviation stakeholders, including airports, into the CDM process. As airports have become active in CDM activities, they have found it useful in managing aircraft movements, gate management, ground service equipment coordination, de-icing operations, special events, tarmac delays, and IROPS. ACDM is thought to be a tool and a means of coordination through technology that is only applicable and attainable by the larger airports; however, it can be used by smaller airports as it assists all size airports with their situational awareness. Smaller airports can be greatly impacted during IROPS and it is their ability to have information quicker that allows them to activate their plan sooner and presumably more effectively with the least amount of impact on the airport’s operations or the affected passengers. Mosaic ATM, Inc., as part of ACRP Project 10-19 “Advancing Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) at Airports” was tasked with conducting research from U.S. airports and European airports that use CDM and to develop a Guidebook for airport operators. This Guidebook will be useful to airport operations staff at all size airports to assist them in integrating ACDM into operations and how to work with stakeholders.

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ACRP 139

Optimizing Airport Building Operations and Maintenance Through Retrocommissioning: A Whole-Systems Approach








Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309308724Abstract:Airports are increasingly concerned with improving efficiency and reliability as well as reducing costs. Since an airport’s O&M budget constitutes a significant portion of its overall budget, many airports have begun exploring ways to optimize O&M and improve overall building system performance through retrocommissioning. Although significant financial and environmental benefits can be realized through O&M optimization and retrocommissioning, the complexity of airport building systems and the lack of a whole building systems lifecycle approach to decision making can lead to conflicting priorities and less than optimal improvements. This guidebook is designed to help airport industry practitioners incorporate a whole building systems lifecycle approach to operations and maintenance (O&M) optimization that suits their unique needs. Included with the guidebook is a CD (CRP-CD-169) that contains additional appendices and a spreadsheet tool to help practitioners evaluate and select appropriate facility optimization measures based on cost, savings, complexity, visibility, and greenhouse gas savings. The guidebook includes an introduction to retrocommissioning and a discussion of building O&M best practices. It then offers guidance for developing a retrocommissioning plan, addressing the key phases of project scoping, planning, investigation, implementation, and verification. A process map for facility optimization graphically lays out the key steps. The guidebook also provides a glossary and related appendices, including an example retrocommissioning report.




Documents

ACRP Report 37 A-139