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Title: AIRPORT AND TERMINAL-AREA OPERATIONS OF THE FUTURE, REPORT OF A SPECIAL MEETING, NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, OCTOBER 7-8, 1986, WASHINGTON, D.C. - REPORT OF WORKING GROUP 2
Accession Number: 00465575
Record Type: Component
Availability: Find a library where document is available Abstract: The workshop discussion began by considering why so little progress appears to have resulted from past research initiatives at improving terminal-area and airport capacity. Management turnover creates a lack of institutional memory of accomplishments and of where past programs have been heading, which is exacerbated by a changing agenda. Also previous research has tended to leave the air traffic controller out of the loop. The discussion then turned to whether the capacity problem itself is well understood and a number of questions were raised. This led to a discussion of the need to place restrictions on general aviation access to busy airports, particularly during periods of poor weather. The point was raised that past concerns had been more directed at safety than capacity, and that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has done a good job over the years of improving safety levels. Current concerns are directed more at convenience and economics. The need for a permanent, well-funded research and development (R&D) program was considered. Specific concerns were raised with respect to software development for future ATC systems. The issue of the timeliness of solutions was raised. In conclusion, it was recommended that R&D needs be approached from a short-term and a long-term perspective. With regard to funding, it was felt that there should be a line item in the Aviation Trust Fund dedicated to R&D that could not be diverted to other purposes, and, in addition, part of the Airport Improvement Program should be dedicated to projects at capacity-constrained airports. Finally, it was felt to be equally important to ensure the necessary organizational resources within the FAA to maintain an effective R&D program. Three issues in particular were felt to deserve attention: (1) the need for improved internal coordination; (2) the need to provide senior FAA managers with external advice in conducting the R&D program; and (3) the need by FAA for a quick-response capability for R&D procurement.
Supplemental Notes: 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.
Corporate Authors: Transportation Research Board 500 Fifth Street, NW Authors: Gosling, G DPagination: p. 11-16
Publication Date: 1987-12
Serial: Media Type: Digital/other
TRT Terms: Identifier Terms: Uncontrolled Terms: Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Aviation; Finance; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Research; Terminals and Facilities; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: Feb 29 1988 12:00AM
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