Module 2 (Part 3)

Question 1

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer 1

Responsible for setting safety and health standards in teh workplace

Question 2

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Answer 2

Technical bulletins that describe how to use, handle, and dispose of specific chemical hazards

Question 3

Environmental Capacity

Answer 3

Building environmental networks and communities of practice by stakeholders of the airport

Question 4

What are some advantages of Sustainable Development?

Answer 4

Management strategy that sustains long-term tactics; proactive approach to environmental approach; reduces the airport’s carbon foot print

Question 5

Clean Airport Initiative

Answer 5

Allows an airport to be accredited as a “green airport,” and is offered by the Clean Airport Partnership, Inc.

Question 6

Biodiversity

Answer 6

Relates to the effects of wildlife on airports and the effects of aircraft noise on migrating and nesting patterns

Question 7

LEED Certification

Answer 7

Process that verifies whether or not a building or other infrastructure meets stringent environmentally safe building and related performance measures

Question 8

Who administers LEED certification?

Answer 8

Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)

Question 9

What qualifications must buildings meet to be LEED Certified?

Answer 9

Lower operating costs and increased asset value; reducing waste sent to landfills; conserving energy and water; being healthier and safer for occupants; reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions; qualifying for tax rebates, zoning allowance; demonstration of the owner’s commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility

Question 10

What ratings are offered under LEED and what are their corresponding points?

Answer 10

Certified: 40-49; Silver: 50-59; Gold: 60-79; Platinum 80+

Question 11

Airport capacity is defined as:

Answer 11

the ability of a portion of airspace or an airport to handle a given volume of traffic (demand) within a specified period

Question 12

Practical Capacity

Answer 12

The rate at which aircraft can operate without exceeding a maximum acceptable level of delay

Question 13

Throughput Capacity

Answer 13

The rate at which aircraft can operate into or out of the airfield without regard to the amount of delay occured

Question 14

Practical Hourly Capacity (PHOCAP)

Answer 14

The total combined capacity measure of the runways, taxiways, and gate areas

Question 15

Practical Annual Capacity (PANCAP)

Answer 15

The level of operation that results in not more than 4 minutes average delay per aicraft

Question 16

Airport Acceptance Rate (AAR)

Answer 16

Used by ARTCCs to calculate the desired interval between successive arrival aircraft and is a measure of practical capacity

Question 17

Gate Capcity

Answer 17

Capacity that is a major concern to the airlines because of the impact it has on their net profits. This is affected by gate type, size, mix, and occupancy time

Question 18

What are some factors that increase/reduce delay?

Answer 18

Airfield characteristics, airspace characteristics, ATC, meteorological conditions, demand characterstics

Question 19

Ground Delay Programs

Answer 19

Used when arrival traffic is expected to approach capacity at an airport and holds traffic at the departure airport

Question 20

Airport Metering

Answer 20

Match the arrival of aircraft to the ability of the airport to handle the volume (known as acceptance rate)

Question 21

Slot Allocation

Answer 21

An administrative method where an airport operator allocates or restricts airport access by setting quotas on passenger enplanement or on the number and type of aircraft operations permitted

Question 22

Divert

Answer 22

Send GA traffic to reliever airports and redistributing commercial traffic from busy airports to underutilized airports

Question 23

Differential Pricing

Answer 23

Using peak hour surcharges in an attempt to manage demand by charging cost-based landing fees

Question 24

Slot

Answer 24

the authority of an aircraft to conduct an IFR operation at a high-density airport - a block of time allocated to an airport user to perform an aircraft operation

Question 25

NEPA of 1969

Answer 25

Required assessment of noise effects for airports starting major projects

Question 26

Courts have determined that who is responsible for airport noise?

Answer 26

The airport! Since they control the size, location, etc. the airport needs to protect the surrounding citzens

Question 27

Aviation Noise Abatement Policy

Answer 27

Identifies responsibilities of FAA, air carriers, airport operators, local government and communities for dealing with aircraft noise

Question 28

What does the FAA define sound as?

Answer 28

Sound that is unwanted - aircraft generally considered noise by most listeners and surrounding residents

Question 29

Decibel

Answer 29

Relative measure of sound measured in Pascals

Question 30

Equal Energy Rule

Answer 30

Over a given period of time people respond most predictably to the total noise energy they receive rather than a single noise vent

Question 31

Day/Night Average

Answer 31

24-hour sound level in A-weighted decibels from midnight to midnight; 10 dB added to sound levels between midnight and 7AM and 10AM; yearly DNL is the national metric for Part 150 studies

Question 32

Noise Contours, Integrated Noise Model (INM)

Answer 32

Standard for noise prediction; assess changes in noise from new or extended runway, new traffic demand and fleet mixes, revised airspace structures, and operational flight proceduresf

Question 33

Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT)

Answer 33

Models aircraft performance, fuel consumption, emissions, noise, and air quality implications; full flight gate-to-gate analyses form single flights to global modeling levels

Question 34

Airports are recommended by the FAA to own property within what noise contour?

Answer 34

75 DNL contour

Question 35

FAR Part 150

Answer 35

The FAA’s formal noise study program that is required to be completed to receive AIP funding

Question 36

ANSA of 1979 required the FAA to establish what three requirements for noise compatibility planning and programs?

Answer 36

Single system for measuring noise at airports that can be uniformly applied; single measurement system for determining exposure to noise including intensity, duration, frequency, and time of the noise; identify compatible land uses given the noise meansured

Question 37

Part 150 Process, Phase 1: Airport Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs)

Answer 37

Official noise contour maps for airports that must be formally accepted by the FAA to be used in an Airport Noise Compatibility Programs (NCPs)

Question 38

Part 150 Process, Phase 2: Noise Compatibility Plan

Answer 38

Airports plan and measures taken to mitigate noise from the airport. Includes: land use management; buffer zones and property acquisition; use of zoning

Question 39

FAA Order 5100.38: Airport Improvement Program Guide

Answer 39

Lists allowable costs for noise studies and mitigations under Part 150 - funding priority given to mitigations within 75 DNL contour

Question 40

What are methods that can be taken to reduce noise?

Answer 40

Acquisition of Land and Interests in Land; Soundproofing; Preferential Runway Use System; Noise Barriers; Airport Development Measures; Airport Use Restrictions; Engine Run-Up and Ground Operation Provisions; Flight Procedures; Off-Airport Land Use Plans and Controls; Noise Monitoring; Administrative Measures and Studies; Navigational Aids

Question 41

Advantages of conducting a Part 150 study

Answer 41

Public Relations; Intergovernmental Coordination; Airport Facilities Development; Improved Land Use Planning

Question 42

Disadvantages of conducting a Part 150 study

Answer 42

Heightened Controversy; Unrealistic Expectations; Uncooperative Participants

Question 43

Change Orders

Answer 43

Written order by the sponsor or airport executive that proposes change that is within the scope of the contract. Anything greater than 25% of the project cost requires a supplemental agreement

Question 44

Supplemental Agreement

Answer 44

Separate contract that covers work that exceeds 25% of total labor cost or is outside the scope of the construction contract. Both parties must formally sign new contract.

Question 45

As Constructed Plans

Answer 45

Depicts final construction after all change orders or supplemental agreements and must be submitted by the FAA