ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS FOR “THE DELAYS AT LOGAN AIRPORT” CASE QUESTION 1 (25 points) In the Delays at Logan Airport case‚ there are different proposals for reducing congestion. One of the methods proposed to tackle the impact of delays was peak-period pricing‚ PPP. In the case‚ good weather operational capacity (i.e.‚ both arrivals and departures) was around 120 planes per hour. Assuming that the number of arrivals approximately equals the number of departures‚ we obtain an average arrival
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Delays at Logan Airport 1. A) Delay in minutes per plane: Λ = 50 | Λ = 55 | Λ = 59 | 6.54 minutes | 12.52 minutes | 60.5 minutes | Delay costs: Turboprop: Λ = 50 6.54min*($352 + 65%load*15passengers*$30.9)/60 = $71.20 Λ = 55 12.52min*($352 + 65%load*15passengers*$30.9)/60 = $136.31 Λ = 59 60.5min*($352 + 65%load*15passengers*$30.9)/60 = $658.72 Regional jet: Λ = 50 6.54min*($672 + 65%*50passengers*$30.9)/60 = $182.71 Λ = 55 12.52min*($672 + 65%*50passengers*$30.9)/60 = $349
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1.0 Informative Summary In 2013‚ a Montreal‚ Maine & Atlantic(MMA) oil cargo train derailed in Downtown Lac Megantic starting a fire that before it was controlled left many people dead and economic loss. The catastrophe took place due to two main factors which are the lack of safety culture from MMA and the insufficient supervision of Transport Canada(TC). For instance‚ one factor that TC did not consider was the weaknesses in the oversight of the railway conditions. MMA has had issues regarding
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As each year passes mankind has become increasingly proficient within the world of electronics. Man’s unique brilliance has enriched the lives of many‚ with inventions like electricity and automobiles. Unfortunately‚ there are some creations that have caused the human race more harm than good. The red light traffic cameras are one of the many inventions humankind has created that has not been beneficial to society as a whole. In theory‚ the idea of a camera capturing someone running a red light‚
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Threats to Jersey Airport include: 1- Safety concerns: The non- compliant obstacle limitations clearances to the taxiway and terminal building can contribute to an increased risk for an aviation related accident. 2-Competitors: direct competition for tourists is present from the other Channel island of Guernsey‚ whilst mainland Europe tourists could be affected by the current euro crisis and other socio economic factors affecting the aviation industry‚ thus potential revenue could be lost. The majority
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Traffic accidents and laws in Cambodia Riding around the city of Phnom Penh can sometimes be challenging. Whether your mode of transportation is a car‚ tuk tuk‚ motorbike or a bicycle‚ the traffic is horrendous‚ and sharing the road with all types of transportation can be dangerous. Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of death in Cambodia. Speeding and drunk driving are the main causes‚ and motorbikes are the most common vehicle involved in traffic accidents. The traffic laws in Cambodia
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1. Master Plan Content A good description of the content of an aerodrome Master Plan is provided in the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) document Rules and Practices for Aerodromes (RPAs)‚ which have now been superseded by the Manual of Standards Part 139. Although the RPAs are superseded‚ the following description of the contents of an Aerodrome Master Plan remains valid. The master plan should be written with the needs of the users of the document in mind. Major users would
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The Importance of Obeying Traffic Laws Traffic laws are designed to protect you and other drivers on the road. If we do not follow them we are not only putting ourselves at risk but also innocent bystanders and drivers. By knowing the rules of the road‚ practicing good driving skills and generally taking care as a road user‚ you help play a vital role in preventing a crash. You will also be making road safety policies more effective. Many factors play a role in road safety including following
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Essay Instructor Name: Nicholas T. Papas Name: LI YUN LIU Date : 5/3/2013 You may probably have or hear from someone’s experience of going through the long and annoying procedure of security check in the airport before starting your journey. After the 911 attacked‚ the US airports have introduced strict and complex security measures. Since then‚ grumbling has been widespread along with the concerned of individual’s privacy. Although it is reasonable that the T.S.A (Transportation Security
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