Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Prerequisites: M.Tech: Nil; B.Tech: Instructor’s permission
Description
Overview of air transport; Forecasting demand-passenger, freight; Aircraft characteristics; Airport planning-requirements site selection, layout plan; Geometric design of runway, taxiway and aprons; Airport capacity-airside, landside; Passenger terminal-functions, passenger and baggage flow; Airport pavement design and drainage; Parking and apron design; Air cargo facilities; Air traffic control lighting and signing; Airport safety; Environmental impact of airports; Airport financing and economic analysis.