Texas Aviation Conference Introduction to the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Your Resource for Airport Solutions and Information Linda Howard, ACRP Ambassador May 14, 2013
Audience Questions Who has heard of ACRP? Who has used their publications? Who has participated on a panel? Who has participated as a consultant? Who has participated with ACRP in other ways?
What You Will Learn 1. What is the Airport Cooperative Research Program and how can it help YOU? 2. How YOU can interact with and participate in ACRP 3. Where YOU can find ACRP publications
First: A Little Background ACRP s home: National Academy of Sciences Founded 1863 Private, non-profit research institution
Transportation Research Board (TRB)
National Academy of Sciences Private, Nonprofit Research Institution National Research Council Transportation Research Board (TRB) Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)
What is ACRP? Industry-driven, applied research program that develops practical solutions to problems airport operators face now Began in 2006, authorized by Congress Funded and sponsored by FAA Managed by the Transportation Research Board
ACRP Oversight Committee Chair: Vice Chair: Members: James Wilding, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Retired) Jeff Hamiel, Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission James Crites, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Richard de Neufville, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Kevin Dolliole, Unison, Inc. John Duval, AAE, Austin Commercial Steve Grossman, Jacksonville Aviation Authority Kelly Johnson, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Catherine Lang, Federal Aviation Administration Gina Marie Lindsey, Los Angeles World Airports Carolyn Motz, Airport Design Consultants, Inc. Richard Tucker, Huntsville International Airport Kitty Freidheim, Freidheim Consulting
ACRP Oversight Committee Ex Officio Members : Melissa Sabatine, American Association of Airport Executives Paula Hochstetler, Airport Consultants Council (retired) Richard Marchi, Airport Council International - NA Laura McKee, Airlines for America Henry Ogrodzinski, National Association of State Aviation Officials Sabrina Johnson, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Robert Skinner, Transportation Research Board Secretary: Christopher Jenks, Transportation Research Board
How Does ACRP Work? Volunteer panels develop scope, select contractors, oversee research, and review results Research contractors selected on a competitive proposal basis All publications receive quality attention to accuracy, relevance, and value to our audience Results are posted online and available for download free of charge to everyone
Annual Research Cycle December-February Open solicitation for new problem statements February Review proposals and select research contractors. April-June Begin review and evaluation of problem statements. January Begin synthesis meetings. July New projects selected from problem statements. November-December Begin issuing RFPs for new projects. July-September Open solicitation for new Synthesis and Legal topics. October-November Begin forming project panels and Synthesis topic panels. August-September Solicit nominations for panel volunteers. October Select new Synthesis and Legal topics.
ACRP Research Areas Administration Construction Design Environment Human Resources Maintenance Operations Policy & Planning Safety Security Special Projects
ACRP Today 350+ research projects authorized 165+ ACRP publications 700+ industry volunteers are actively engaged with ACRP Participants come from airports; airlines; consultants; academics; state and federal government; and industry associations
Research Process: How ACRP takes a research idea to final publication A project panel is formed Panel develops scope of work from an original problem statement Panel reviews contractor proposals Panel oversees progress of selected contractor in completing the scope, through interim deliverables, teleconferences, and meetings Panel comments on draft final report to improve its value to the industry
5 Ways You Can Get Involved 1. Submit a research idea (known as a problem statement ) 2. Volunteer for a project panel 3. Prepare a research proposal 4. Respond to a request for information or complete a survey 5. Use the research results
1. Submit a Problem Statement Provide a general description of the problem Briefly describe the research proposed and how it relates to the problem Include an estimate of the funds and time needed to complete the research Detailed guidance is available on ACRP s website
Research Topics Criteria Projects must: Be relevant, applicable, and valuable to airports Be technically feasible Not be duplicative ACRP Oversight Committee selects projects that focus on applied research
Problem Statement Examples Property Management Strategies for Airports: $350,000 Optimizing Aviation s Role in Developing Sustainable Multi-modal: $400,000 Airport Maintenance Training Program: $350,000 Develop a Cost Savings Tool for Airport Baggage Systems: $450,000 Marketing Guidebook for Small Airports: $200,000
2. Volunteer for a Project Panel Project panels provide technical guidance and counsel to projects from start to end Nominations to serve on project panels usually due in August or September Self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague
3. Submit a Proposal Any interested individual, agency, or others may submit a proposal in response to a problem statement RFP Detailed instructions for proposers are available on ACRP's website: www.trb.org/acrp/crpinfoproposers.aspx
4. Respond to our Surveys Your answers to surveys from ACRP commissioned researchers are essential to getting the research right!
Example: REQUEST FOR SURVEY PARTICIPATION (email) April 11, 2013 My name is ------------------------. My colleagues and I are working on the ACRP research project titled Airport Maintenance Roles in Planning, Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Activation. >>>>>>>. I am writing to request your participation in this research study. We understand that this is a voluntary contribution on your part and we value your time and effort greatly.
5. Use the Research Results ACRP research results take many forms: Project Reports Synthesis Reports Research Results Digests Legal Research Digests Impacts on Practices Web-only documents
ACRP Publication Types Project Reports: ACRP s main research product; often published as guidebooks or manuals/cd s
Examples of Recent Research Results Report 77: Guidebook for Developing General Aviation Airport Business Plans ACRP Project 01-17, published May 2012 Research Agency: Aviation Management Consulting Group Principal Investigator: Paul Meyers Subcontractors: Kramer aerotek, inc.; Gary R. Shafer; Southern Illinois University ACRP Project Manager: Mike Salamone
Examples of Recent Research Results Report 44: A Guidebook for the Preservation of Public- Use Airports ACRP Project 03-11, published January 2011 Research Agency: L. Robert Kimball & Associates Principal Investigator: Thomas Thatcher ACRP Project Manager: Mike Salamone
Examples of Recent Research Results Report 47: Guidebook for Developing and Leasing Airport Property ACRP Project 01-08, published January 2011 Research Agency: R.W. Armstrong Principal Investigator: Rick Crider ACRP Project Manager: Mike Salamone
Examples of Recent Research Results Report 32: A Guidebook for Addressing Aircraft/Wildlife Hazards at General Aviation Airports ACRP Project 04-06, published January 2011 Research Agency: Biozone, Inc. Principal Investigator: Archie M. Dickey ACRP Project Manager: Mike Salamone
Examples of Recent Research Results Report 16: Managing Small Airports ACRP Project 01-01, published July 2009 Research Agency: University of Minnesota Principal Investigators: James H Grothaus & Thomas J. Helms Subcontractors: Airport Admin LLC, Mead & Hunt, Professional Engineering Services ACRP Project Manager: Mike Salamone
Examples of Recent Research Results Report 20: Strategic Planning in the Airport Industry ACRP Project 03-09, published December 2009 Research Agency: Ricondo & Associates, Inc. Principal Investigator: Pete Ricondo, P.E. Subcontractors: Booz Allen Hamilton, George Mason Univ, National Service Research ACRP Project Manager: Mike Salamone
ACRP Publication Types Web-Only Documents: Supporting materials related to Project Reports
ACRP Publication Types Synthesis Reports: Reports on the state of the practice based on literature reviews and surveys
ACRP Publication Types Legal Research Digests: Outline legal issues, case law, or solutions to specific problems Community Challenges Minimum Standards
ACRP Publication Types Research Results Digests: Summaries that emphasize how research might be used
ACRP Publication Types Impacts on Practice: Briefs highlighting how airports are using research results. Houston Fort Wayne
ACRP Practitioner Portal Allows users to update and modify the data in ACRP s practitioner database Lets you customize content to meet your needs, help you find projects or publications that may interest you, and help you get more involved in the program www.trb.org/acrp/portal.aspx
Additional Ways to Participate Participate in a Webinar 11 last year with almost 2,000 viewers Impacts on Practice (IoP) Submit an IOP Lead at trb.org/acrp/acrpimpacts.aspx Apply to Become an ACRP Ambassador 15 Ambassadors currently represent ACRP at industry events in their regions Interested? Learn more @ trb.org/acrp/acrpambassadors.aspx Speakers Bureau Join our database of ACRP research experts Get plugged into events where you can share your knowledge about an ACRP research problem
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Questions? Linda Howard ACRP Ambassador May 14, 2013