AIRPORT AND TERMINAL-AREA OPERATIONS OF THE FUTURE, REPORT OF A SPECIAL MEETING, NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, OCTOBER 7-8, 1986, WASHINGTON, D.C. - INTRODUCTION

Forecasts for future operations at major U.S. airports suggest that demand will far exceed the capacity now available. There also seems to be a strong consensus that the present programs in the public and private sectors will not meet this expected long-term growth. In response to these concerns, a special meeting on the future directions of airport and terminal-area operations was held in Washington, D.C., under the sponsorship of the National Academy of Sciences. The meeting was divided into two key parts: speakers and workshop sessions. Nine speakers presented a wide spectrum of views on the subject. Participants then divided into three groups that discussed the issues for several hours. The physical areas considered ranged from the transition area to terminal airspace to the airport surface, up to the gates. Participants considered communication, navigation, surveillance, and automation functions as they attempted to develop new ideas and concepts. Following the workshop session discussions, the session leaders provided preliminary reports on the conclusions reached during the sessions. A summary report of each session is presented, and some additional inputs received from individual participants after the seminar are also included. The last section of the report contains the presentations of the speakers.

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  • This paper appeared in Transportation Research Circular No. 325, Airport and Terminal-Area Operations of the Future, Report of a Special Meeting, National Academy of Sciences, October 7-8, 1986, Washington, D.C. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
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• Authors:
  • Sinha, A N
  • Lebron, J E
• Publication Date: 1987-12

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Pagination: p. 3-7
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Circular
  • Issue Number: 325
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0097-8515

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft pilotage; Airports; Automation; Communications; Demand; Forecasting; Governments; Private enterprise; Surveillance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Capacity; Future growth; Programs
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Terminals and Facilities; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00465573
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Feb 29 1988 12:00AM