The expected rise in aviation demand requires the reduction of the environmental impacts that impede this desired growth, such as fuel burn, emissions, and airport noise. A number of current technology programs attempt to identify, evaluate, and select the environmental technology solutions for the coming decades. Fleet-level evaluation will be essential to deciding between various technology options because it provides a system-level assessment that clarifies the effect of operational and policy variables. Fleet-level modeling in general, introduces various complexities, and detailed fleet-level models require significant time and computing resources to execute. With a large number of potential technology options available for assessment, a full detailed analysis of the technology space is infeasible. Therefore, a simplified fleet-level environmental evaluation methodology is required to select scenarios to carry forward for detailed modeling. Capabilities such as the Global and Regional Environmental Aviation Tradeoff (GREAT) tool, have achieved rapid simplified fleet-level analysis for fuel burn and emissions, but currently lack a satisfactory generic framework to evaluate fleet-level noise. The primary objective of this research is to formulate and implement a generic fleet-level noise methodology that allows decision makers to analyze the fleet-level impact of many technology scenarios on the quantity of noise, and also its distribution about certain airport types. This information can be leveraged to provide screening assessments of technology impacts earlier in the decision-making process, reserving more sophisticated modeling techniques for the most promising scenarios. The capability gaps identified are addressed by the development of a rapid generic fleet-level noise model that captures basic airport noise contour shape and contour area, a categorization of airports with respect to their operational and infrastructure characteristics, and the development of shape metrics that enable rapid classification and comparison of contour shapes. Once the capability gaps were addressed, the resultant System-Wide Assessment of Noise (SWAN) methodology was implemented via use cases to demonstrate the application of the methodology, examining the introduction of a set of possible near-term (N+1) future technologies into the forecast. While these examples are simplified and notional, they demonstrate the types of analyses and investigations that can be performed with the SWAN methodology, providing answers regarding the impact of technologies on contour shapes. The development, verification, validation, and demonstration of these capabilities complete a framework for evaluating fleet-level noise at the screening-level that retains the ability to capture and effectively discuss shape information beyond the capability of current screening-level noise evaluation techniques. By developing a rapid generic fleet-level noise model, a set of Generic Airports, and metrics that objectively quantify and describe shape, decision-makers can access greater levels of information, including the critical facet of contour shape in fleet-level airport noise.

Šio baigiamojo magistro darbo tikslas yra išanalizuoti keleivių saugumo užtikrinimo būdus Tarptautiniame Vilniaus oro uosto terminale ir pateikti pasiūlymus jo gerinimui. Darbą sudaro dvi pagrindinės dalys. Pirmojoje teorinėje dalyje nagrinėjami oro uostų saugumo reikalavimai tarptautiniu ir Lietuvos mastu. Šioje darbo dalyje taip pat analizuojami oro uostų saugumo ypatybės, terminalų struktūra, nustatomi pavojai ir rizikos oro uostose. Antroje darbo dalyje charakterizuojamas Tarptautinis Vilniaus oro uostas bei jo saugumo organizavimas. Skyrius skirtas analitinei daliai, kurioje numatomos oro uosto keleivių saugumo tobulinimo galimybės. Taikant kompiuterinį modeliavimą apskaičiuojami evakuacijos laikai, suskaičiuojami evakuacijos efektyvumą apibūdinantys rodikliai. Nustatoma geriausias scenarijus. Išsprendus minėtą uždavinį, pateikiamos išvados ir pasiūlymai. / The aim of this master thesis is to analyze the security of passengers at Vilnius International Airport terminal and to make suggestions for improvement. The work consists of two main parts. In the first theoretical part the airport security requirements of international and Lithuanian scale are analyzed. This part also consists of measurement of the characteristics of airport security, terminal structure, identification of hazards and risks at the airport. In the second part Vilnius International Airport characteristics and its security organization are overviewed. This part is devoted to analytical part, which provides airport passenger security improvement. The application of computer simulation is adopted in calculating evacuation time and possible evacuation performance indicators. The best scenario is determined. Having solved that challenge, the conclusions and recommendations are presented.

This diploma thesis provides a basic description and an indication of technical and legislative issues that are closely related to the safety of civil aviation. Well known accidents related to illegal acts are also described in this paper. The aim of this paper is to assess the current personnel?s state and knowledge relating to civil aviation security at international airports, focusing on the airport in České Budějovice. Two hypotheses are presented H ? 1 and H ? 2, which are evaluated using statistical survey and to perform structural analysis of security at international airports in the Czech Republic and structural analysis of security system of LKCS and then compare them, or possibly suggest additional measures that would increase security at the airport. This paper evaluates the level of knowledge on the basis of a questionnaire survey of personnel of České Budějovice airport and Prague - Ruzyně Airport on civil aviation security issues concerning illegal acts and compares this level of knowledge by application of statistical survey. Structural analysis of the security system and legislation used in international civil aviation in the Czech Republic and also analysis of security system according to the applicable legislation at the international nonpublic airport in České Budějovice are performed. These analyses are compared and evaluated. The analysis of results and the confirmation or refutation of hypotheses H ? 1 and H ? 2 are presented in the discussion including suggestion of precautions that could improve the security at the České Budějovice airport.

The Vancouver Airport Planning Committee met from 19 73 to 1976 to examine the implications of an expansion of Vancouver International Airport proposed by the Ministry of Transport. The committee was an experiment for it included participation by eleven agencies, including eight from all levels of gov-^ ernment and three non-governmental organizations (two from industry, one from the general public). The committee concluded its activities with the release of a report presenting three decision options for further public discussion. The report is remarkable in the degree of disagreement among agencies that it displays. This study first presents four political models of public participation in the planning process. One of the models, agency-public joint planning, very closely matches the Airport Planning Committee. Then a number of normative criteria for public participation are developed, against which the experience of the committee can be evaluated. The case of the Vancouver Airport Planning Committee is presented, based on readings of reports, minutes of meetings, correspondence, memoranda, related documents, and interviews with participants. Application of the criteria to this committee process reveals a number of shortcomings, most serious of which was the failure to develop and assess alternatives which "expressed the full range of values represented on the committee. Further interpretation of the reasons for difficulties encountered in the process, reveals that the central factor was the narrow and rigid policy position adopted, by the Ministry of Transport when other agencies perceived the issue to be much broader. The narrow policy position was the result of an interpretation of the role of the committee as only to advise on measures to mitigate the specific runway proposed by MOT. Some other agencies believed that the committee's role was much broader, to study and advise on a number of alternative policies for managing the growing demand for air transportation services. Fundamental differences of values separated the agencies involved, so that the disagreement on the nature of the process was never overcome. Instead conflict characterized the committee process, conflict which is reported and recorded in the Final Report. Despite these problems the Airport Planning Committee was basically successful in expressing the range of views, and in generating relevant information on the runway proposal. Public participation was successful in stating a value position (characterized as the 'conserver' viewpoint) which governmental agencies did not express. However the committee process demonstrated an inherent flaw in the agency-public joint planning model. When a diverse set of values is represented within a small problem-solving group dealing with a single issue the necessary conditions for evaluation, bargaining, and decision do not exist. Conflict resolution must take place at the political level; it must not be expected of such a group. The appropriate and important role of such a group is to develop the relevant range of alternatives and to assess their impact on the values represented. This information must then be passed to the political level for bargaining and decision-making. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), School of / Graduate

<p>Safety Management Systems (SMS) in the aviation industry is increasingly an essential aspect of identifying hazards and managing the associated risks. While SMS has become commonplace and is often a regulatory requirement for air carriers, it remains voluntary for many other aviation service providers such as airports. Over the past decade, commercial UAS operations have significantly increased, leading to safety and economic challenges for airports. This research studied the current state of SMS and commercial UAS operations at airports. This research utilized a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods, which included an extensive literature review, interviews, and a survey of airport stakeholders. The literature review confirmed an increase in UAS hazards and risks within the airport operating area coupled with immature SMS practices that address these UAS operations. To build on the findings from the review of literature, a survey instrument was developed, distributed to airport stakeholders, and the responses were statistically analyzed. To gain greater insight into these findings, researchers interviewed three airport subject matter experts. The study compared the airports current state of SMS with UAS operations, the airport stakeholder’s level of familiarity with related policies, and their need for additional UAS SMS guidance material or training. Research results suggest a need for further development and adoption of robust SMS practices at airports along with education and training. This study may assist airport stakeholders, UAS operators, and regulators to further develop robust safety and risk management practices that support safe UAS operations within the airport operating area.</p>

Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2000. / This mini-project compares the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) with three European airports i.e. Helsinki, Frankfurt and Vienna. It describes each airport in terms of its background and describes transformation efforts that have taken place to date. A literature study explores various transformation models and examines the modem role of the Human Resource Department. The final conclusion shows that Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is not only a major league player in Africa in terms of airport management, but also a true global player in this field. This study project will, therefore, be of interest to particularly developing nations who wish to have an airport system that no longer has to be funded by state money, but rather results in a facility that generates world class service and contributes in terms of dividends and/or capital to state offers.

Thesis (MBA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2011. / Ground handling is a key component of the air transport logistics supply chain as it facilitates the mobility of cargo and people from one destination to another. Ground handling facilitates international trade hence its existence is critical to the competitiveness of a nation. Airline businesses usually overshadow ground handling due to the historical dominance of airlines in the aviation industry. The importance and effectiveness of the ground handling function as part of the air transport business is fast becoming a global issue as the industry is slowly emerging. The following tenets of ground handling are fast becoming key issues in the air transport business: passenger handling, cargo handling, handling ramp handling, baggage handling, equipment, safety, security, and human resources. Ground handling players are mainly concerned with productivity, profitability and maximising returns on investment. Dwindling revenue, unsustainable profit margins, low productivity and low customer satisfaction and loyalty are terms no shareholder or business leader wants to hear. This research will give insight into ground handling best practices that are a panacea for the industry. The ground handling business is time sensitive and requires massive investment. Therefore, sustainable best practices are the right ingredient for customer loyalty and business success. The focus on ground handling in South Africa and Zimbabwe will help in assessing the level of development in each country. This will aid in recommending best practices for the industry taking into account different country-specific risks and operational conditions. There are few studies in the field of ground handling and it is an industry not many individuals know about. Many ground-handling executives admit that the industry absorbed them by accident and not by design. They only realise the importance of the industry when they are in it. This research is a practical study meant to bring out solutions to the industry.

published_or_final_version / Real Estate and Construction / Master / Master of Science in Construction Project Management

published_or_final_version / Urban Planning / Master / Master of Science in Urban Planning

published_or_final_version / Business Administration / Master / Master of Business Administration