Airport Design

You Decide
Decision-Making Scenario

The FAA and other government agencies have formed a review committee that is considering a site for a new airport. This committee is in the process of reviewing information and listening to input from the local community and local entities representing various public interests.

You are a member of this decision-making body. Make a thorough review of all pertinent information. As you follow the steps in the decision-making process, complete your "Decision-Making Guidesheet" and sketch your airport on a printed map.

Below is a list that contains more than enough information needed to make a sound decision. Not every piece of information is pertinent to this problem, so use your time wisely. Click on the item to review the information found there.

When you are done, ask your teacher for the top three solutions created by experts.

Maps Reports
Relief & Soil Properties
Weather
Wetlands and Habitats
Site Pollution
Noise and Safety
Road
Flight Patterns

Airport Development Summary
Airport Plan Public Announcement
Homeowners Survey
Department of Commerce Evaluation
Department of Transportation Report
Cartographer's Report
Geologic Survey
Meteorological Conditions
Energy Commission Assessment
Water District Analysis
Construction Analysis
Environmental Protection Agency Review
Environmental Assessors Report
Endangered Species Report

 

You Decide Intro
You Decide Decision Making Process