AIRFIELD AND AIRSPACE PLANNING
Many airports in the United States and around the world are approaching gridlock
in terms of their ability to accommodate existing and future demand for landings
and takeoffs. Adding new runways and taxiways is still the best way to increase
airfield capacity, but such expansions are becoming increasingly difficult and
expensive. Besides, airspace restrictions often limit the benefits that can be
achieved from new runways and taxiways. New aviation technology, both on the
ground and in the aircraft, is expected to increase airfield capacity by about
10% to 15%, but such capacity increases alone will not solve the problem.
Jacobs Consultancy assists airport sponsors, the airlines, and the FAA in
addressing these airfield and airspace capacity challenges. We analyze airfield
and airspace operations, both as specialized services and as an integral part
of airport master planning, noise compatibility planning, environmental assessments,
and terminal planning. In these planning analyses, we coordinate closely
with FAA and airline specialists in air traffic control and flight procedures.
Jacobs Consultancy analyzes the economics of proposed airfield and airspace
improvements, prepares geometric layouts for airfield facilities and navigational
aids, and develops plans for the efficient management and operation of aircraft
gates. In support of our airfield and airspace analyses, we use state-of-the-art
computer models and the latest in 3-D graphics and video animation.
(For information on our simulation modeling and high-technology applications, click here). |
