A comparative study of temperatures of direct sunlight and air temperatures in a standard screen measured at Doha International Airport - a pilot study

An observational campaign was conducted at Doha International Airport, Arabian Gulf to find out difference between air temperature in a standard screen and direct sunlight. Hourly observations recorded during July-August 1998 and June-August 1999 formed the basis of the study. Difference between screen temperature (ST) and outside temperature (OT) in respect of all hourly data in the above period from 0600 to 1800 hrs of local time have been computed and analysed. In order to examine the difference before sunrise and after sunset, observations were also made during 1900-0500 hrs of local time from 1st to 18th of July 1998. Results of the study revealed that the magnitude of the differences between OT and ST is not as high as expected. The highest difference observed was 5.1° C on 16th July 1999 at 0900 hr. As anticipated, the temperature of direct sunlight between 0600 hr and 1700 hr were always higher than the screen temperature. However, after 0500 pm of local time, the screen temperatures are found to be higher than outside temperature though the sunset time in these months are after 0600 pm. The mean difference between ST and DT in June, July and August respectively found to be 1.43° C, 1.53° C and 1.67° C. The highest difference observed in these months was 3.8° C, 5.1° C and 4.1° C respectively. The study has also indicated that the difference between OT and ST is generally higher during 0900-1000 hrs of local time and lower during two hours before sunrise and sunset.

Mitigating Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions During the Aircraft Turnaround Process from the Use of Solar Power at the Airport Gate: The Case of Moi International Airport, Kenya

One of the most pervasive trends in the global airport industry in recent times has been the adoption of green renewable technologies. Many airports around the world have now installed photovoltaic (PV) solar systems as a key environmental measure. One of the critical areas of energy management at an airport is the provision of power and cooling at the gate, which is used during the aircraft turnaround process. Historically, the aircraft auxiliary power unit (APU) was the primary power source during the aircraft turnaround process. In recent times, airports have transitioned to the use of fixed electrical ground power (FEGP) and preconditioned air to mitigate the emissions from use of aircraft auxiliary power unit (APUs). Based on an instrumental case study research approach, this study has examined how Moi International Airport in Kenya has mitigated the airport’s carbon footprint by using a green, renewable energy system. The study’s qualitative data was examined by document analysis. The case study revealed that Moi International Airport has installed a photovoltaic (PV) solar system with a 500kW capacity that is used to primarily provide solar power at the airport’s apron area. The photovoltaic (PV) solar system has delivered Moi International Airport with an important environmental related benefit as it has enabled the airport to reduce it carbon footprint, as the photovoltaic (PV) solar system has reduced the airport’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by an estimated 1,300 tonnes per annum.

SWOT Analysis in Strategic Management and a Case Study at Gaziantep Airport

The aim of the study is to reveal Gaziantep Airport qualifications by applying the SWOT method. Qualitative research method was used in this study. SWOT analysis of Gaziantep Airport has been done. According to the results, although the airport has significant strengths and opportunities, it has some weaknesses and threats. The usability of the cargo terminal, having more destinations, being an international airport are determined as the strong dimensions of the airport. The insufficiency of the passenger terminal and parking area, the inefficiency of the instrument landing system were determined to be the weakness of the airport. However, investments made to overcome these deficiencies can be considered as opportunities. In addition, population growth, tourism potential due to the city of gastronomy, and the increase in the trade volume of the city have been identified as the opportunities of the airport. The proximity of the airport to the Syrian border, where the war has been going on since 2011, can be seen as a threat.

Pertanggungjawaban Pidana Terhadap Pencurian Barang Penumpang Pesawat Studi Dibandara Udara Kualanamu Internasional Airport

This study aims to determine that there are still many events that are still require the liability from the commercial air transportation company, both from the carrier company and those who are related to the carrier, such as flight delays (flight delay) either caused by weather factors or internal factors from the carrier company, the occurrence of negligence from the transport officer which causes the loss of goods owned by passengers, or because of there is an event for which the reason is unknown so that the aircraft experiences interference during the flight, from the results of this research it can be seen that the carrier operating the aircraft is obliged to be responsible for losses against:a. passengers who died, disability or injury;b. lost or damaged of the cabin baggage;c. lost, destroyed, or damaged of the checked baggage;d. lost, destroyed, or damaged of the cargo;e. delay in air transportation; andf. losses suffered by third partiesas well as who are the parties involved, the requirements that must be fulfilled and how the rights and the obligations of the parties are fulfilled, as well as other provisions in its implementation if a passenger's goods are lost or damaged and provide a description of its protection.Keywords : Liability, Theft of Goods, Aircraft Passengers, Kualanamu International Airport.

Content Analysis of Passengers’ Perceptions of Airport Service Quality: The Case of Honolulu International Airport

This paper explores passengers’ perceptions toward airport service quality through a content analysis. Using 1341 review comments posted on the Skytrax website, we identify satisfiers, dissatisfiers, and performance factors that determine passengers’ experiences at the Honolulu International Airport and the world’s leading airports (Singapore Changi Airport, Haneda Airport, Incheon International Airport, Hamad International Airport, and Hong Kong International Airport). The results show that the Honolulu International Airport needs to improve cleanliness of the facilities, signage, and staff courtesy. A context-specific examination reveals that security, check, flight, line, and staff are the most frequently occurring words used by dissatisfied passengers. The most common words mentioned by satisfied users of the world’s leading airports include staff, terminal, clean, time, immigration, and free. These findings provide suggestions and implications concerning customers’ perspectives and may help airport managers enhance airport service quality and renovate airport facilities.

The Environmental and Cultural Importance of the Metropolitan Park of Abaeté-Bahia from its Vegetation Formations / A Importância Ambiental e Cultural do Parque Metropolitano de Abaeté-Bahia a partir das suas Formações Vegetais

The Abaeté Metropolitan Park is one of the largest ecological leisure centers in the Northeast of Brazil, built on 225 hectares of urbanized area, located in the city of Salvador, Bahia, in the neighborhood of Itapuã and bordering the municipality of Lauro de Freitas , and the Deputed Luis Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is integrated into the Park, following the beach line. Due to its location, the predatory patterns of recent years, in the way of dealing with environmental issues, have grown on a geometric scale. Characterized by a rich hydrological complex and a diversified Phyto physiognomic mosaic whose religiosity is linked to the Afro-indigenous culture; this park demands effective actions for the conservation of its remaining natural resources.This rich forest remnant, an important national and world heritage, presented in this article, needs to be protected and for this it is necessary to spread the dynamics of this ecosystem, the functioning of its fauna and flora and its local relations with its water and geological resources.