The National Academies Press

Currently Skimming:

Pages 135-156

The Chapter Skim interface presents what we've algorithmically identified as the most significant single chunk of text within every page in the chapter.
Select key terms on the right to highlight them within pages of the chapter.

From page 135... ... Page 6-1 CHAPTER 6: TASK 4 -- DATA COLLECTION GAP ANALYSIS CHAPTER OVERVIEW Airport air cargo master planning revolves around two key aspects of air cargo activity: spatial needs for the movement and storage of air cargo vehicles (trucks, aircraft and GSE) and space for the storage of air cargo. Read the entire page →
From page 136... ... Page 6-2 nature of the data. While it would be possible to use the scientific method to make our own observations remotely outside the facility, i.e. Read the entire page →
From page 137... ... Page 6-3 complete surveys after the case study airports data arrived and it was determined additional data was needed. The survey was designed to be completed by a wide range of cargo operators on an airport such as passenger airlines, integrated express (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) Read the entire page →
From page 138... ... Page 6-4 Air Forwarder Survey – This survey was developed to provide insight into this sector of the industry with particular emphasis on real estate and facility location decisions both on and off airport. The survey included questions regarding contact information, address, facility size, location (on or off airport) Read the entire page →
From page 139... ... Page 6-5 represents the majority of air cargo in the U.S., the strong sample distribution also includes an excellent sample of medium and small airports as well. Table 6-2 Air Cargo Case Study and Non-Case Study Airports. Read the entire page →
From page 140... ... Page 6-6 Table 6-2 (continued) Air Cargo Case Study and Non-Case Study Airports. Read the entire page →
From page 141... ... Page 6-7 This information was added since it became apparent during the data collection that air cargo operations in milder climates tend to operate with less warehouse space and more in the open on the airport ramp. The 31 respondent airports are located in eight different climate zones as defined by U.S. Read the entire page →
From page 142... ... Page 6-8 Air Cargo Activity – This section addresses three main areas of air cargo activity: carrier composition, annual tonnage, and domestic/international traffic. Overall, this section had a response rate of 64%. Read the entire page →
From page 143... ... Page 6-9 Facility Special Characteristics – This section explores the frequency at which cargo facilities have unique features such as perishables storage, unit load device (ULD) handling, roller/castor floors, sorting systems, material handling systems (MHS) Read the entire page →
From page 144... ... Page 6-10 Table 6-3 Summary of Average Survey Response Rates. PA R T I Respondents - 62% General Airport Information - 96% Air Cargo Activity 1.1 – 1.5 64% Cargo Buildings and Areas 1.6 – 1.13 63% Air Cargo Facility Plans 1.14 – 1.25 17% Environmental Factors 1.26 – 1.28 28% PA R T II Total Cargo Buildings - 177 Cargo Buildings Detail 2.1 – 2.13 47% Facility Special Characteristics 2.14 9% Cargo Building Occupants 2.15 44% PA R T II I Airports Providing Contact List 3.1 45% Tenant Contacts Provided (% of all tenants) Read the entire page →
From page 145... ... Page 6-11 Task 4 requires the identification of gaps in data collection and reporting procedures, based on the output of Tasks 1 through 3, that affect air cargo facility planning and decision making. In this task, available information will be reconciled against what is missing, and cost-effective strategies will be developed to fill information gaps to improve the decision-making process. Read the entire page →
From page 146... ... Page 6-12 analysis in Google Earth Pro for the FedEx Express facility at Seattle International Airport (SEA) Read the entire page →
From page 147... ... Page 6-13 wing of the building or it may be "carved out" of warehouse space. Carved out office space can usually be obtained through the building landlord or by requesting the information from the tenant. Read the entire page →
From page 148... ... Page 6-14 Figure 6-5 Aircraft Parking Area Estimate for FedEx Express at Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport. Read the entire page →
From page 149... ... Page 6-15 Figure 6-6 Example Estimating Technique for Building B at Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport. Read the entire page →
From page 150... ... Page 6-16 Figure 6-7 Google Earth Pro 3D – UPS 3D Rendering at St. Louis Intl. Read the entire page →
From page 151... ... Page 6-17 Figure 6-8 Google Earth Pro Street View – Cargo Building B at Baltimore-Washington Intl. Airport. Read the entire page →
From page 152... ... Page 6-18 for ease of ULD movement. These design and planning decisions are often made at the corporate level by the carrier's industrial engineers. Read the entire page →
From page 153... ... Page 6-19 Air cargo volume by pieces per hour is also difficult to obtain by airport planners. This information is often considered proprietary by cargo carriers and is greatly affected by the level of package sortation automation within a cargo building. Read the entire page →
From page 154... ... Page 6-20 Figure 6-9 Freight Forwarder Location Map Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport. Read the entire page →
From page 155... ... Page 6-21 Figure 6-10 Example Truck Parking Camera System. (SOURCE: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.) Read the entire page →
From page 156... ... Page 6-22 Ground Service Equipment (GSE) – GSE needs space for: maneuvering equipment between the warehouse and aircraft, storing equipment when it is not in use, and storage of ULDs which may or may not contain cargo. Read the entire page →

From page 135...

... Page 6-1 CHAPTER 6: TASK 4 -- DATA COLLECTION GAP ANALYSIS CHAPTER OVERVIEW Airport air cargo master planning revolves around two key aspects of air cargo activity: spatial needs for the movement and storage of air cargo vehicles (trucks, aircraft and GSE) and space for the storage of air cargo.