Time-Lapse Photography of Runway Reconstruction for Education and Training

Airfield construction projects have unique construction challenges because of their close proximity to aircraft operations. During these projects, communication, safety areas, airspace protection zones, and foreign object damage are emphasized. Incursions and incidents are of significant concern to FAA, the airport operator, and the contractor. This paper discusses and illustrates how time-lapse photography can be used to develop training and educational material pertaining to the construction practices on airfields. This proposed idea is illustrated through case studies documenting runway reconstruction at two airports in Indiana. The paper is supplemented by several images and with links to YouTube videos to illustrate these concepts. This material is beneficial for training construction workers in airfield awareness, and it provides an overall understanding of the complexities of airside construction. Although this paper focuses on general aviation airports, the material can be of value to all sizes and types of airports. With some modifications and support, the proposed techniques could be applied to larger airports.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.3141/2603-05
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309441490
• Authors:
  • Krohn, Drake
  • Bullock, Darcy M
• Publication Date: 2017

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 39-49
• Monograph Title: Public-Sector Aviation: Graduate Research Award Papers, 2017
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
  • Issue Number: 2603
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airport runways; Airports; Airside operations; Case studies; Construction; Education and training; Reconstruction; Time lapse photography
• Geographic Terms: Indiana
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Construction; Education and Training; Pavements; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01622468
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780309441490
• Report/Paper Numbers: 17-00824
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Jan 17 2017 9:35AM