Juneau Terrain Induced Turbulence Project: FAR Part 121 User Needs

Abstract

Juneau International Airport (PAJN), Alaska, has a combination of extreme terrain features and adverse weather patterns that creates moderate to severe Terrain Induced Turbulence. As a result of this turbulence, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has funded the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to develop a Wind Hazard Information System (WHIS) for use by aviation users. This report describes the user needs assessment of the Juneau Terrain Induced Turbulence Project by ACT-320. Current practices were base lined and wind information needs were identified and defined for FAR Part 121 Pilots and Airline Dispatchers. Surveys and on-site interviews were used to gather information. Part 121 Pilots and Dispatchers are most impacted by the operations specification currently in place. Pilots are most concerned about wind shear and turbulence in the vicinity of the airport, in the Gastineau Channel, and near Taku Inlet.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA382116

Entities

People

  • Starr Mcgettigan
  • Thomas Carty
  • William Benner

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Data Links
  • Flight Paths
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • International Airports
  • Navigation
  • Personnel Management
  • Pilots
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transportation
  • Turbulence
  • United States Government
  • Wind Direction

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management