1. Airport Cooperative Research Program Terry Anderson, ACRP Ambassador tlightning63@att.net Georgia Airports Conference October 14-16, 2015

2. Agenda 1.Overview of ACRP 2.ACRP Ambassadors 3.ACRP Research Reports and Products 4.Webinars and New Panel Topics 5.New Program 6.Q & A

3. 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

4. Airport Cooperative Research Program The ACRP is an applied, contract research program with the objective of developing near- term solutions to issues facing airport-operating agencies. The ACRP undertakes research and other technical activities in a variety of airport- related areas The ACRP is sponsored by FAA and managed by the Transportation Research Board (TRB). The program is governed by the ACRP Oversight Committee (AOC), which is comprised of airport- industry representatives appointed by the Secretary of the US Department of Transportation

5. 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

6. National Academy of Sciences Established in 1863

7. Role of ACRP Ambassadors Speak and exhibit on behalf of ACRP at regional conferences and events Introduce airport industry practitioners to ACRP and its research products Selected through an application process each fall (one or two positions per FAA region) Learn more at: trb.org/ACRP/ACRPAmbassadors.aspx trb.org/ACRP/ACRPAmbassadors.aspx

8. 2015 Ambassadors Terry Anderson, Southern Region Fred McCosby, Southern Region Angela Newland, Southern Region Dianne Walker, Great Lakes Region Gregory Albjerg, Central Region Rhonda Chambers, Central Region Lynn Hampton, Eastern Region Mark Clark, Eastern Region Robert Osborne, Southwest Region Lloyd McCoomb, Canadian Representative Kerry Ahearn, Western-Pacific Region Majed Khater, Western-Pacific Region Thomas Mahoney, New England Region Christy Yaffa, Northwest Mountain Region Rich Sewell, Alaskan Region

9. 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

10. NAVY AIRPORT

11. Airports Are Complicated

12. 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

13. 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

14. Administration Construction Design Environment Human Resources Maintenance Operations Policy & Planning Safety Security Special Projects

15. The ACRP Research Process A project panel is formed Panel develops scope of work from an original problem statement Panel reviews contractor proposals Panel oversees progress of selected contractor in completing the scope, through interim deliverables, teleconferences, and meetings Panel comments on draft final report to improve its value to the industry

16. ACRP Today 375+ research projects authorized 200+ ACRP publications 700+ industry volunteers are actively engaged with ACRP –Participants come from airports; airlines; consultants; academics; state and federal government; and industry associations

17. December-February Open solicitation for new problem statements April-June Begin review and evaluation of problem statements. July New projects selected from problem statements. July-September Open solicitation for new Synthesis and Legal topics. August-September Solicit nominations for panel volunteers. October Select new Synthesis and Legal topics. October-November Begin forming project panels and Synthesis topic panels. November-December Begin issuing for new projects. January Begin synthesis meetings. February Review proposals and select research contractors. Annual Research Cycle

18. What are the key are the key problems you What are the key problems you face at your airport, in your airport job, or in your involvement in the airport industry? airport job, or in your involvement in the airport the key problems you face at your airport, in your airport job, or in your involvement in port, in your airport job, or in your involvement in the airport you face at your airport, in your airport job, or in your involvement in the airport industry?

19. Words of Wisdom “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” - Will Rogers Words of Wisdom

20. 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

21. 1. Submit a Problem Statement Provide a general description of the problem Briefly describe the research proposed and how it relates to the problem Include an estimate of the funds and time needed to complete the research

22. Submit a Problem Statement (cont) Research Topics Criteria Projects must: o Be relevant, applicable, and provide value to airports o Be technically feasible o Not be duplicative

23. Submit a Problem Statement t(cont).) How ACRP selects research topics Problem statements are submitted in 1 st quarter of each year ACRP and other industry practitioners review and evaluate problem statements in spring >100 problem statements were submitted in 2015

24. 2016 Problem Statements 16-02-70 Wetland Mitigation: An In-depth Look for Airports$ 150,000 16-02-75 Benefit Cost Analysis for Airport Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement $ 400,000 16-01-29 State Aviation Data Collection and Analysis$ 150,000

25. Project panels provide technical guidance and counsel to projects from start to end Nominations to serve on project panels are due in August-September Self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague 2 2. Volunteer for a Project Panel a Project Panel

26. 2. Volunteer for a Panel (cont.) How ACRP ta 2. nte 2. Volunteer for a Panel (cont.) How ACRP takes a 2. Volunteer for a Panel (cont.) How ACRP takes a research idea to final publication research idea to final publication r for a Panel (cont.) How ACRP takes a research idea to final publication kes a research idea to final publication ACRP forms a project panel to commission research for each problem statement Panel develops scope of work (DC meeting) RFP is advertised Panel reviews contractor proposals and selects contractor (DC meeting)

27. 2. Volunteer for a Project Panel (cont) ACRP 16-03-40 Air Demand in a Dynamic Competitive Context with the Automobile. $ 500,000 ACRP 16-02-73 Guidebook for NEPA and Environmental Reviews at General Aviation Airports. $ 250,000

28. Any interested consultant, university, etc., may submit a proposal in response to a “problem statement” RFP The fee for each project is usually fixed and stated in the RFP. Detailed instructions: www.trb.org/ACRP/CRPInfoProposers.as px www.trb.org/ACRP/CRPInfoProposers.as px 3. Submit a Project Proposal

29. 3. Prepare a Research Proposal ACRP 16-01-30 Airport Managers Guide to Providing Aircraft Fuel Services. $ 350,000 ACRP 16-01-32 UPDATE: Guidebook for Managing Small Airports. $ 350,000 ACRP 16-02-72 Developing a Renewable Resource Strategy at Airports. $ 300,000 ACRP 16-04-20 Airport Emergency Operations Centers Design Guide. $ 400,000

30. Airport responses to project research surveys are essential to getting the research right! 4. Respond to our surveys

31. 4. Respond to a Request for Information or Complete a Survey ACRP 16-01-29 State Aviation Data Collection and Analysis. $ 150,000 ACRP 16-09-14 Advanced Computer Maintenance Management Systems Integration for Airports. $ 375,000

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

33. 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

34. 5. Use Research Results Report 19: Developing an Airport Performance-Measurement System ACRP 01-06, Published 8/5/2009 $400,000 CD ROM Image

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

36. 5. Use Research Results Digests Legal Research Digest 13: Legal Issues Related to Developing Safety Management Systems and Safety Risk Management at U.S. Airports Summary Last Modified On: 1/28/2015 CD Rom Image

37. Featured Topics Airport Planning & Development Airport Organization Airport Finance Airport Operations Public Relations Commercial Service Airport Education & Training

38. 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: http://www.trb.org/ACRP/ACRPwebinars.aspx

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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 more @ 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

42. Get Social LinkedIn & Facebook Participate in online discussions. Share YOUR success.

43. For More Information www.TRB.org/ACRP MyACRP Regular news and updates on Upcoming and ongoing research projects New publications Success stories Announcements And more!

44. 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. http://national-academies.enrollchampion.sgizmo.com/s3/

45. Thank You! Terry Anderson ACRP Ambassador tlightning63@att.net