Course description
Critical to the future success and development of airports is the need to understand how their operations impact the environment and in identifying solutions to mitigate these impacts.
This short course introduces you to the theory and practices of airport environmental planning. The course also includes an airport noise-modelling workshop by CAA and an airport visit.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The course will be of value and interest to:
- Planners and environmental specialists employed by airports who are responsible for airport planning and for the development of master plans.
- Aviation industry consultants who are regularly involved in airport master planning projects and environmental impact assessments.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
Delegates attending this course will be able to analyse in a critical manner the characteristics of the key manifestations and dimensions of airport environmental externalities and formulate a plan with a diverse range of strategies to mitigate and solve them, as well as and being able to communicate it to the public. In addition, you will benefit from having basic knowledge on the use of the FAA Integrated Noise Modelling software for noise policy proposes.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Airports and the Environment: The Context
- Airport Environmental Capacity
- International Regulation
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Aircraft Carbon Emissions
- Terminal and Ground Transport Emissions
- Air Quality
- Technology and Sustainable Aviation
- Airport Noise Modelling: Theory and Practice
- Airport Noise Mitigation Strategies
- Psychological Factors of Noise Annoyance: Community relations
- Case Studies
- Industrial Visit
- Role-play Exercise
Course delivery details
Course structure
The course includes an airport noise modelling workshop and an airport visit. All delegates will receive an Attendance Certificate.
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