The role of a consultant to an airport planning commission.

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Introduction: Topography, especially mountains, affects the weather in many different ways. In this activity, you will play the role of a consultant to an airport planning commission. The new airport is to be located at one of three locations in a mountainous region. Discuss the pros and cons of locating a General Aviation airport at each of the three locations: A, B and C. Which location would your group then select as the safest place to locate the airport?

Talles

Mountain

C  Prevailing strong winds

Broad Valley

B Water and a Narrow

Coastal Region

A


Directions: Work within your assigned group. Using the template below, post your group's advice to the planning commission in the "Airport Location" Discussion Board forum.

Conclusion: Compare your airport plans with your classmates.

Airport Location Template:

Collaboration Activity: Airport Location

Location

Choice of Location

(Place an x in the box for the airport location that your team has chosen.)

Pros

(List the reasons why each location would make a good airport location.)

Cons

(List the reasons why each location would make a bad airport location.)

A

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

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