Description
This Course is offered to 9th semester Transportation Sciences Major
This course provides an overview of the design and operation of modern airport transportation system, including airside, terminal and groundside elements. Current trends in the transportation industry and their impact on air travel demand and airport operations are introduced. Aviation demand management and forecasting is studied, as are aircraft and passenger characteristics. A central focus is on airfield and terminal building design. Brief consideration is given to critical environmental issues facing airports, particularly noise and water pollution, as well as to issues of airport economics and finance.