by Prof P.P. Dange (Assistant Professor) Department of Civil Engineering Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, 423603 Subject : Transportation Systems SY_B.Tech . (Honors) Civil Engineering Sanjivani Rural Education Society’s Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, 423603 An Autonomous Institute Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune ISO 9001-2015 Certified, Accredited by NAAC (A Grade ) Disclaimer- The information / diagram/ photographs used in this content is only for education purpose.
Unit- III Airport Engineering: Introduction, Airport components – Runways, Taxiways, Aprons (Ramps), Hangars, Navigation Aids (NAVAIDs). Passenger Terminals, Cargo Terminals, Parking Facilities, Navigation Systems and Air Traffic Control, Aviation safety and regulations Airport operations, Use of IoT and AI in Air Traffic Control, Modern Trends in Aviation.
Airports are essential components of modern air travel. An airport is an area of land that is used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, and includes its buildings and facilities, if any. Aircraft :-It is a heavier-than-air flying machine, which includes fixed and rotary wing vehicles: airplanes, helicopters, gliders, ultralights , gyrocopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s). Airport Engineering
Components of Airport RUNWAY- It is a defined as rectangular surface of an airport suitable for the landing or takeoff of aircraft. Runway–Strip provided specifically for landing and take-off. A single airport may have multiple runways. Runways may be man-made (asphalt and/or concrete) or natural surfaces such as ice, turf, dirt, or sand.
TAXILANE Taxilanes provide access from taxiways to aircraft parking positions and other terminal areas. Taxilanes are usually, but not always, located outside the movement area on an airport. Continued……
TAXIWAY- It is a defined path established for the taxiing of aircraft from one part of an airport to another. Taxiway design incorporates low speed and precise taxiing, integrating safety as the basis of design. Taxiways are generally hard surfaces, although some airports may use gravel or grass. Airport guidance signs provide directions and information to taxiing aircraft and airport vehicles. Continued……