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REPORT STRUCTURE
The remainder of this document is as follows:
Chapter Two--Energy Technologies and Types of Impacts An introduction to the developing energy technologies (and
associated infrastructure) identified by the Topic Panel as
presenting a potential hazard to airport and aviation is provided.
As a basis for assessing impacts on airports and aviation the
regulatory definition of navigable airspace is presented. Then
the potential types of impacts that might occur from the energy
technologies on airports and aviation operating in airspace are
described. A section on the sources of information available
for understanding the current state of practice that have been
used in this report is also provided.
Chapter Three--Solar Energy and Potential Impacts An introduction to the different types of solar technologies and
the potential impacts associated with each is provided. The
technologies described are photovoltaics and concentrating
solar power. Potential impacts focus on physical penetration of
airspace, communications systems interference, visual impacts
from glare and vapor plumes, and turbulence from thermal
plumes. Technology-specific mitigation measures are provided.
Chapter Four--Wind Energy and Potential Impacts Wind energy facilities and potential impacts on airports and
aviation are described. A brief overview of the modern wind
turbine generator is provided and typical configurations for
facilities described. Potential impacts of wind energy facilities
are defined as physical penetration of airspace, communications
systems interference, and rotor-induced turbulence. Technology-
specific mitigation measures are provided.
Chapter Five--Traditional Power Plants and Potential Impacts New traditional power plants and their potential impacts on
airports and aviation are described. A summary of power
plant technology, siting objectives, and electricity generation
drivers is provided. Potential impacts from traditional power
plants are identified as turbulence from thermal plumes and
visual impacts from vapor plumes produced by cooling towers.
Technology-specific mitigation measures are provided.
Chapter Six--Electrical Transmission Infrastructure All of the energy-generation technologies described previously
require electrical transmission infrastructure to deliver electricity
along high-voltage lines to areas where the electricity will
be consumed (oftentimes referred to as "load centers"). Potential
impacts of new transmission infrastructure on airports and
aviation include physical penetration of airspace and
communications interference.
Chapter Seven--Summary of Data Gaps and Agency Programs An assessment of potential data gaps is presented along with a
description of the benefits of filling those gaps to understanding
potential impacts and protecting safe air navigation. In addition,
ongoing agency efforts for investigating conflicts between
energy and aviation are described.
Chapter Eight--Conclusions The final chapter summarizes the findings of the report. These
findings will provide a technical assessment of current practices,
describe barriers to further understanding of the issues and
solutions, and identify existing knowledge gaps.
Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms A brief glossary of terminology, including abbreviations and
acronyms commonly used in energy and aviation, used in the
synthesis report is provided.
References A listing of the reports, websites, and data sources used in
preparing the synthesis report is provided.
