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Vincent D. Reynolds, MBA, P.E.
Course Outline
Airport aviation forecasting is used to provide airports with an estimate of the number of passengers that will use the airport facilities at some point in the future. Using this information, airports can determine if additional capacity for any growth in the volume of passengers.
Airport aviation activity forecasting provides a calculated estimate of the number of passengers that will pass through the airport at some point in the future. Forecasts are generally performed beyond 20 years into the future. The course materials are based solely on the Transportation Research Boards Engineer Manual “Airport “Aviation Activity Forecasting” as found on the website of the Transportation Research Boards.This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning
Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student would have learned the following:
- Effects of increases in airport capacity;
- Frequency that passengers fly on commercial aircraft;
- How far into the future Aviation forecasts are done;
- What classifies as short or long term forecasting;
- Different uses of air-taxies and commuter aircrafts;
- Purpose of the Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC);
- Percentage of airline ticket coupons collected by the U.S. DOT; and
- Percentage of Capital projects covered by AIP grants.
Intended Audience and Benefit
This course is also perfect for anyone that would like to know more information about Airport aviation activity forecasting, transportation engineering, statistics, runway and airport design, planning, and many others.
Course Introduction
Airport aviation forecasting is used to provide airports with an estimate of the number of passengers that will use the airport facilities at some point in the future. Using this information, airports can determine if additional capacity for any growth in the volume of passengers that will utilize the airport at a point in the future.
After reading this course the student will know the basic information regarding Airport aviation activity forecasting.
Course Content
This course will discuss the Airport “Aviation Activity Forecasting and their uses in estimating the future number of passengers that will utilize an airport. The course materials are based solely on the Transportation Research Boards Engineer Manual “Airport Aviation Activity Forecasting” as found on the website of the Transportation Research Boards.
Airport Aviation Activity Forecasting
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Course Summary
This course can be used by anyone with an interest in airport aviation activity forecasting, transportation engineering, statistics, runway and airport design, planning, and many others.
After reading this course the student will know the basic information regarding airport aviation activity forecasting. As always good engineering judgment is paramount in any situation. Utilizing good judgment and the knowledge gained in this course can provide the learner with valuable information to provide accurate forecast for airport aviation activity.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
http://www.trb.com/
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/
http://www.faa.gov/
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
