Planning and Design of Airports, Fifth Edition

Authoritative, Up-to-Date Coverage of Airport Planning and DesignFully updated to reflect the significant changes that have occurred in the aviation industry, the new edition of this classic text offers definitive guidance on every aspect of planning, design, engineering, and renovating airports and terminals. Planning and Design of Airports, Fifth Edition, includes complete coverage of the latest aircraft and air traffic management technologies, passenger processing technologies, computer-based analytical and design models, new guidelines for estimating required runway lengths and pavement thicknesses, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, and more.Widely recognized as the field's standard text, this time-tested, expertly written reference is the best and most trusted source of information on current practice, techniques, and innovations in airport planning and design.COVERAGE INCLUDES: Designing facilities to accommodate a wide variety of aircraftAir traffic managementAirport planning studiesForecasting for future demands on airport system componentsGeometric design of the airfieldStructural design of airport pavementsAirport lighting, marking, and signagePlanning and design of the terminal areaAirport security planningAirport airside capacity and delayFinance strategies, including grants, bonds, and private investmentEnvironmental planningHeliports