Introduction to Blockchain and Airport Operations in a COVID-19 Environment (2020)

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ix Preface  “Introduction to Blockchain and Airport Operations in a COVID-19 Environment,” held virtually on August 4–5, 2020, brought together senior airport executives; representatives from federal, state, and local government; and representatives from the technology, consulting, academic, engineering, and legal fields to discuss opportunities and challenges of implementing blockchain at airports. The Transportation Research Board’s (TRB’s) Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) organized the event under ACRP Project 11- 08/19-01 as part of its series of convening activities titled “ACRP Insight Events.” ACRP Insight Events are forums that foster dialogue between professionals across sectors, institutions, and industries. ACRP Insight Events convene airport industry leaders and subject matter experts in various fields to encourage discussion and promote broader and deeper insight on topics of significance to airport operators. These in-depth, face-to-face gatherings are designed to promote communication and collaboration, foster innovation, and help identify areas of future interest and research, especially for topics of emerging importance. These proceedings, prepared by rapporteur Victoria Adams of Cadwyn Bloc LLC and Ian Todreas and Carolyn Gillette of Eastern Research Group, Inc., are a compilation of the presentations and a factual summary of the ensuing discussions at the event. The planning committee for the event was solely responsible for organizing “Introduction to Blockchain and Airport Operations in a COVID-19 Environment,” identifying speakers, and coordinating activities during the event. The views contained in these proceedings are those of individual ACRP Insight Event participants and do not necessarily represent the views of all participants, the planning committee, TRB, or the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. This document was reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the National Academies’ Report Review Committee. The purposes of this independent review are to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the institution in making the published proceedings as sound as possible and to ensure that the document meets institutional standards for clarity, objectivity, and responsiveness to the project charge. The review comments and draft manuscript remain confidential to protect the integrity of the process.

x TRB thanks the following individuals for their review of the proceedings: Alexandra Beatty, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Shuo Li, Indiana Department of Transportation; and Akiya Simms, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Although these reviewers provided many constructive comments and suggestions, they did not see the final draft of the proceedings before its release. The review of the proceedings was overseen by Chris Hendrickson of Carnegie Mellon University and Chair, TRB Division Committee. He was responsible for making certain that an independent examination of these proceedings was performed in accordance with institutional procedures and that all review comments were carefully considered. Responsibility for the final content rests entirely with the authors and the institution.