MAPLIN - THE OPERATIONAL FACTORS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE DESIGN OF THE AIRPORT

The paper reviews the possible future development of the air vehicle and the effect that the increase in size of the vehicle will have on the design parameters relating to the runways and taxiways. The design criteria which are related to operations in the lower visibility ranges are also examined so that comprehensive design parameters for the runway and taxiway system related to future technological changes are used for planning. Various runway layouts suitable for a high capacity airport are examined with particular reference to the layout chosen for Maplin. Probable movement rates are given together with an indication of possible future increases resulting from operational and technological development. The importance of a phased development plan so that individual areas of development contribute to the future whole while at the same time maintaining an efficient operation is considered.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • From Airports for the BO's Proceedings of the 4th World Airports conference, London, England, 3-5 April 1973.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Civil Engineers

  One Great George Street, Westminster
  London,   United Kingdom  SW1P 3AA
• Authors:
  • Champniss, G A
• Publication Date: 1973

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 119-123

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air traffic; Airport capacity; Airport operations; Airport planning; Airport runways; Airports; Design; Forecasting; Structural design; Taxiways; Technological forecasting
• Identifier Terms: Maplin Airport
• Uncontrolled Terms: Airport design; Design criteria
• Geographic Terms: London (England)
• Old TRIS Terms: Air traffic forecasts
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Design; Pavements; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00155898
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Aerospace Abstracts
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 28 1977 12:00AM