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Airport Systems Planning and Design
38th ANNUAL SHORT COURSE
(2.6 ceu)
November 2-5, 2009
University of California at Berkeley
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COURSE PROGRAM
(available July 1)
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Registration is open.As a result of significantly improved airport security and a rebounding economy, by 2005 the total U.S. commercial air carrier capacity and air traffic had exceeded pre-September 11 levels. Over the next two years traffic continued to grow and most airlines were once again able to achieve profitability, while industry trends showed a continued growth of low-cost carriers, the expanded use of regional jets in markets previously served by larger aircraft, and increased point-to-point service. As a result, airports and the air transportation system were again experiencing signs of stress, with increased congestion and delays. Airports, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the multi-agency Joint Planning and Development Office continued to pursue near- and long-term strategies to handle future traffic growth that is now projected to two to three times by 2025. Then oil prices soared, driving up the cost of aviation fuel and wiping out the gains in airline profitability, quickly followed by a collapse of the financial markets and a severe recession. As airlines cut flights and raise fares in response, the future prospects for air travel are again clouded in uncertainty, presenting new challenges for those involved in airport planning and design. Complicating this situation are growing pressures to respond to longer term concerns about climate change and sustainability. This intensive course provides an introduction to the broad range of issues that arise in planning airport systems and the development of new and existing airports, as well as the design of airport facilities to handle both aircraft and passenger demand. These issues are examined in the context of recent trends in airline service, fuel costs, and evolving efforts to address climate change and sustainability. The course provides an opportunity to explore these issues with experts in different segments of the industry. The topics covered range from airport and airline economics and travel demand forecasting to airport capacity analysis, noise analysis, and environmental planning. Airfield design, passenger processing, and airport ground access are also discussed. The course is being offered by the National Center of
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Who should attend
This course in intended for engineers and planners working for airport authorities, consultants, and government agencies, as well as airport and airline management personnel interested in the technical considerations that need to be taken into account in planning airport development. It will also be of interest to those involved in teaching transportation engineering courses or undertaking research on airport-related topics.
Course
Schedule
November 2-5, 2009
Mon-Wed: 8:30am-4:30pm
Thu: 8:30am-4:15pm
Course program
Details available July 1.
Course
location
The Faculty Club (Heyns Room)
University
of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, California 94720
Telephone: 510-540-5678
Click here for directions to the Faculty Club and nearby parking options.
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Course
Fees: $1,750
Regular Course Fee: $1,750
FAA employees only: $1,000
The course fee includes:
course notes, continental breakfast and refreshments
during the morning and afternoon breaks, and a course dinner on Wednesday evening.
Registration
Enrollment is
limited; on-line registration is available
here. Direct inquiries to Jasenka Rakas - +1 510 642-9064; email: jrakas@ce.berkeley.edu
Faculty member in charge
MARK HANSEN, Professor of
Civil Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley
Course Director
JASENKA
RAKAS, Deputy Director, National Center of Excellence for Aviation Operations Research,
University of California, Berkeley
Course Coordinator
GEOFFREY
GOSLING, Principal, Aviation System Consulting, Berkeley, California
Instructional
staff
Details available July 1.
Dinner Speaker
Details will be posted when available.
General information
Hotel Reservations
We have reserved blocks of rooms at the following hotels within walking distance to the class. Attendees are responsible for their own hotel accommodations. Costs will not be covered by NEXTOR..
2680 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel:
(510) 549-1000
20 rooms blocked per night, Sunday November 1 - Wednesday November 4, 2009
Course rate: $129 + tax per night.
To get the course rate, please use the
reservation code "Airport Short Course" when you make your reservation.
This block will be released after October 1, 2009, after which you may
still be able to get our group rate, depending upon availability. It is
recommended that course attendees make their reservations as soon as
possible. Note: Overnight Parking is available at the hotel for a charge
of $15 per night. If you need parking, please ask the Bancroft
Reservation Staff to make a note of it when you make your hotel
reservation, to insure that you have a space when you
arrive.
2600 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: 510.845.8981
Fax: 510.486.8336
15 rooms blocked per night, Sunday November 1 - Wednesday November 4, 2009
Course rate: $145 + tax per night.
To get the course rate, please use the
reservation code "Airport Short Course" or "Attendee Code 590754" when
you call in to make your reservation. This block will be released after
October 06, 2009. You may also
make your hotel reservation online
using
attendee code 590754.
It is recommended that course attendees
make their reservations as soon as possible. Note: Guests requiring
portage/luggage handling or storage during their stay will be subject to
a $2.00 in and $2.00 out charge; for Hotel guests parking overnight, the
charge is $16.00 per vehicle, per night, and you may enter and leave as
often as you wish. If the Durant Hotel is unable to accommodate your
vehicle, additional parking is available various facilities in the area.
Please contact the Durant Hotel for specific information.
Meals
Continental breakfast will
be provided each day prior to the first session and refreshments will be
provided during morning and afternoon breaks. There will be a course
dinner on Wednesday evening. Participants will make their own
arrangements for lunch each day, to allow some time to explore the
campus and adjacent area. Cafeteria facilities are available at the
Faculty Club and there are many other options within a short
walk.
Continuing education units (ceu)
These units are a nationally recognized means of recording noncredit study and are accepted by many employers and relicensure agencies as evidence of a serious commitment to career advancement and the maintenance of professional competence. One ceu is awarded for each 10 hours of attendance.
If
you have questions
Please call (510) 665-3628, fax (510) 665-3433, or e-mail hbassham@berkeley.edu.