Airport Cooperative Research Program Terry Anderson, ACRP Ambassador Georgia Airports Conference October 14-16, 2015

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Audience Questions Who knows what ACRP is? Who has used ACRP publications? Who has participated on a panel? Who has participated as a consultant? Audience Questions

What is ACRP? Began in 2006; authorized by Congress Funded and sponsored by FAA Managed by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Industry-driven, applied research program that develops near-term, practical solutions to problems airport operators face Research contractors selected on a competitive proposal basis Volunteer panels develop scope, select contractors, oversee research, and review results

ACRP A ACRP Serves Serves: Airline representatives Airport board members Airport Directors & staff Airport Tenants City/County administrators Construction contractors Consultants to airports Elected officials Federal/State/Local government employees General Public Industry Association staff Metropolitan Planning Organization representatives Regulatory agency employees Pilots Public safety professionals (non-airport police/fire) Supplier (manufacturer) representatives Trade Media representatives

How Topics Are Selected Industry practitioners submit research ideas ACRP Oversight Committee selects projects that focus on applied research Projects must be relevant, applicable, and valuable to airports Projects should not duplicate current research within ACRP or elsewhere in the industry Research must be technically feasible

ACRP RESEARCH FIELD CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Research Field 01 Administration Research Field 02 Environment Research Field 03 Policy and Planning Research Field 04 Safety Research Field 05 Security Research Field 06 Human Resources Research Field 07 Design Research Field 08 Construction Research Field 09 Maintenance Research Field 10 Operations Research Field 11 Special Projects ACRP Research Areas

1.Submit a research idea, or “problem statement” 2.Volunteer for a project panel 3.Prepare a research proposal 4.Respond to a request for information or complete a survey 5.Use the research results 5 Ways to Get Involved

2016 Problem Statements Wetland Mitigation: An In-depth Look for Airports$ 150, Benefit Cost Analysis for Airport Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement $ 400, State Aviation Data Collection and Analysis$ 150,000

2. Volunteer for a Project Panel (cont) ACRP Air Demand in a Dynamic Competitive Context with the Automobile. $ 500,000 ACRP Guidebook for NEPA and Environmental Reviews at General Aviation Airports. $ 250,000

3. Prepare a Research Proposal ACRP Airport Managers Guide to Providing Aircraft Fuel Services. $ 350,000 ACRP UPDATE: Guidebook for Managing Small Airports. $ 350,000 ACRP Developing a Renewable Resource Strategy at Airports. $ 300,000 ACRP Airport Emergency Operations Centers Design Guide. $ 400,000

4. Respond to a Request for Information or Complete a Survey ACRP State Aviation Data Collection and Analysis. $ 150,000 ACRP Advanced Computer Maintenance Management Systems Integration for Airports. $ 375,000

5. Use Research Results Report 28: Marketing Guidebook for Small Airports ACRP Project 01-04, published 8/4/2009 $200,000

5. Use Research Results Report 58: Airport Industry Familiarization and Training for Part-Time Airport Policy Makers ACRP 11-02/Task 15, published 10/15/2010 $75,000 Power Point

Words of Wisdom “Never memorize something you can look up.” - Albert Einstein

WEBINARS Register for 2015 Fall Webinars Please join senior airport researchers as they present cutting-edge solutions to issues facing airports. Webinars are offered free of charge, and advanced registration is required for each webinar. To register and learn about upcoming webinars and continuing education credits being offered, please visit:

September 22, 2015 – 2:00pm ET Topics of Special Concern for General Aviation Airports Moderated by: Seth Young, Aviation System Planning, TRB Aviation Committee (AV020) Synthesis 55: Backcountry Airstrip Preservation Presented by John Anderson, T-O Engineers Report 129: Evaluating Methods for Counting Aircraft Operations at Non-Towered Airports Presented by Maria Muia Woolpert and Mary E. Johnson, Ph.D., Purdue University November 5, 2015 – 2:00pm ET Guidance for Understanding WiFi Disruptions and Cyber Security at Airports Moderated by: Aneil Patel, ACI Report 127: Mitigating Disruptive WiFi Interference at Airports Presented by Mike Caroll, System Planning Corporation, and Stephen Berger, TEM Consulting Report 140: Airport Cyber Security Best Practices Presented by Randy Murphy, Grafton Technologies

Register for 2015 Fall Webinar (cont) November 5, 2015 – 2:00pm ET Guidance for Understanding WiFi Disruptions and Cyber Security at Airports Moderated by: Aneil Patel, ACI Report 127: Mitigating Disruptive WiFi Interference at Airports Presented by Mike Caroll, System Planning Corporation, and Stephen Berger, TEM Consulting Report 140: Airport Cyber Security Best Practices Presented by Randy Murphy, Grafton Technologies December 1, 2015 – 2:00pm ET Planning for Climate Change Adaptation at Airports Moderated by: Jennifer Salerno, Environmental Impacts of Aviation, TRB Aviation Committee (AV030) Project 02-40: Climate Change Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning at Airports Presented by Mathew Mampara, Dewberry Synthesis 33: Airport Climate Adaptation and Resilience Presented by Chris Baglin, PPC

Additional Ways to Participate Impacts on Practice (IoP) Submit an IoP Lead at trb.org/ACRP/ACRPImpacts.aspx trb.org/ACRP/ACRPImpacts.aspx Apply to Become an ACRP Ambassador Learn trb.org/ACRP/ACRPAmbassadors.aspx trb.org/ACRP/ACRPAmbassadors.aspx Speakers Bureau Join ACRP’s database of research experts Get plugged into events where you can share your knowledge about an ACRP research problem

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F FLASH: New ACRP Program New Initiative to help early to mid-career, young professionals grow and excel with the Airport Industry. Program allows airport industry executives the opportunity to sponsor promising young leaders to become the point of contact with ACRP for their organization Benefits: expand their professional network, receive professional development tips, and serve as in-house resources on ACRP’s emerging products, programs and opportunities that benefit the organization and the airport industry.

Thank You! Terry Anderson ACRP Ambassador