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IDENTIFYING DATA | 2024_25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subject | AIRPORTS | Code | 00710322 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Study programme |
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Descriptors | Credit. | Type | Year | Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Compulsory | Third | First |
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Department | ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. |
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ddomf@unileon.es fnavf@unileon.es |
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Web | http:// www.unileon.es | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General description | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Competencias |
Code | |
A17697 | |
A17698 | |
A17701 | |
A17703 | |
B958 | |
B959 | |
B960 | |
B961 | |
B962 | |
B963 | |
B964 | |
B5474 | |
B5476 | |
B5478 | |
B5479 | |
B5480 | |
C2 | CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study. |
C3 | CMECES3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature. |
C4 | CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience |
Learning aims |
Competences | |||
Know, understand, and analyze the infrastructure, buildings, and operations of an airport. | A17697 A17698 A17701 A17703 |
B958 B959 B960 B961 B962 B963 B964 B5474 B5476 B5478 B5479 B5480 |
C2 C3 C4 |
Know, understand, and analyze the fundamentals of airport design and construction and its multiple elements | A17697 A17701 A17703 |
B958 B959 B960 B961 B962 B963 B964 B5474 B5476 B5478 B5479 B5480 |
C2 C3 C4 |
Contents |
Topic | Sub-topic |
Comments | The contents of this subject have been developed in the blocks and topics that are shown below. For each topic, an indicative description of the issues considered has been included, which may be adapted to the development of the subject. |
Block I: INTRODUCTION TO AIR TRANSPORT | Lesson 1: AIR TRANSPORT Definitions. Air transport organizations. Airport concept. Spanish airports. |
Block II: AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON AIRPORT DESIGN | Lesson 1: AIRCRAFT PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Aircraft types. Ground performances. In-flight performances. Airport Planning. |
Block III: AIRPORT PLANNING | Lesson 1: AIRPORT PLANNING Need and environment. Location and area of influence. Determining factors. Meteorological studies. Environmental effects. Certified distances. Auxiliary areas. Declared distances. |
Block V: AIRPORT CAPACITY. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TERMINAL AREAS | Lesson 1: CAPACITY AND DEMAND Capacity and demand. Factors affecting capacity. Capacity calculation. Platform capacity. Lesson 2: TERMINAL AREAS The passenger terminal building. Other buildings in the terminal area. |
Block VI: AERONAUTICAL EASEMENTS AND VISUAL AIDS | Lesson 1: AERONAUTICAL EASEMENTS Physical easements. Obstacle limitation requirements. Lesson 2: VISUAL AIDS Visual aids indicating obstacles. Indicators and signaling devices. Signs. Lights, signs, and beacons. Restricted use zone indicators. |
Block VII: PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PAVEMENTS | Lesson 1: PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Movement zones. Tracks. runway margins. track strips. Security areas. Obstacle-free areas. taxiways. Platforms. Lesson 2: SURFACES AND PAVEMENTS Typology of pavements. Calculation of pavements. Practical examples. Drains. |
Block VIII: AIRPORT MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS | Lesson 1: AIRPORT MANAGEMENT Integrated management systems. Security management. Projects management. Operational Capacity Management. |
Planning |
Methodologies :: Tests | |||||||||
Class hours | Hours outside the classroom | Total hours | |||||||
Problem solving, classroom exercises | 20 | 30 | 50 | ||||||
Laboratory practicals | 8 | 15 | 23 | ||||||
Lecture | 29 | 45 | 74 | ||||||
Mixed tests | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
1 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Description | |
Problem solving, classroom exercises | The professor will guide the students in the application of the concepts and theoretical results for the resolution of problems and practical cases, emphasizing the aspect of modeling in the area of engineering. Critical thinking and constructive exchange of information among students will be encouraged. Exercises will be proposed that the students will carry out, thus acquiring skills in handling the necessary tools for the resolution and understanding of the different problems related to Airports. Other types of activities such as the preparation and presentation of a technical report, conferences, etc. may also be considered. |
Laboratory practicals | The professor will guide the students in the application of the theoretical concepts and results to different particular cases by carrying out practices in a real airport environment, taking advantage of the existing agreement between the University of León and the Basic Air Academy - León Airport. Other types of activities using other available software and/or hardware resources may also be considered. |
Lecture | The teacher will introduce, through theoretical explanations and illustrative examples, the concepts, results and methods of the subject's own competencies. These contents will be developed using the participatory master class method with the help of different teaching aids and based on the contents, as appropriate, manuals, references or specific materials designed for the subject. |
Personalized attention |
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Assessment |
Description | Qualification | ||
Preparation and presentation of a technical report | 15% | ||
Mixed tests | Written tests with questions about theoretical (50%) and practical (50%) contents | 85% | |
Other comments and second call | |||
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Sources of information |
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE |
Basic |
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• ICAO and FAA Documents and publications |
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Complementary | |
Recommendations |