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4 Workshop Conclusions
Pages 23-26

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... Workshop participants affirmed that there is a need for research to develop information, operating technologies, and management tools to deal with the problems of tomorrow's very large airport passenger terminals. Current airport terminals work well in most cases, but there is ample room for improvement.
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... . 19 These assertions by workshop participants are the basis for a continuing effort by the Building Research Board and the Transportation Research Board to motivate research and action.
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... 15. Systematic definition and measurement of factors making up a "good" airport terminal from the passengers' perspective Modification of model and local building codes to recognize the special requirements of airport passenger terminals Interactive passenger information systems to enhance "wayfinding" and to reduce the stress of terminal usage Development of mechanical systems or building design features that permit terminal circulation patterns and space allocations to be changed easily in response to changes in airline use or new technology Development of safe and economical accelerating moving walkway technologies Development of lower-cost peoplemover system technologies Resolution of safety issues related to the movement and parking of aircraft above or beneath passenger holding areas Development of safe and economical aircraft servicing procedures that minimize turnaround and gate occupancy times Development of compact and reliable high-volume baggage security screening devices Development of optical and robotic devices to facilitate the decentralized processing of transfer baggage Development of compact and economical goods delivery and waste-removal systems Development of institutional mechanisms for control of tort liability related to new mechanical systems Establishment of a permanent multiinterest forum for information gathering, research, and design review of passenger-terminal buildings Establishment of a mechanism for an objective multidisciplinary design audit as an advisory service to communities undertaking major terminal development projects Development of uniform criteria for judging terminal building performance in environmental reviews NOTE: This list is based on workshop discussions and is not intended to establish priorities or to be a complete or balanced portrayal of all policy and technical issues.
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