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    The document discusses different concepts for airport terminal design, including pier/finger, linear, transporter, satellite, and compact module unit terminals. For each concept, it outlines key advantages and disadvantages. The main criteria for effective terminal design are easy orientation, simplicity, minimizing walking distances and level changes, and flexibility to accommodate future changes.

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    The document discusses different concepts for airport terminal design, including pier/finger, linear, transporter, satellite, and compact module unit terminals. For each concept, it outlines key advantages and disadvantages. The main criteria for effective terminal design are easy orientation, simplicity, minimizing walking distances and level changes, and flexibility to accommodate future changes.

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    The document discusses different concepts for airport terminal design, including pier/finger, linear, transporter, satellite, and compact module unit terminals. For each concept, it outlines key advantages and disadvantages. The main criteria for effective terminal design are easy orientation, simplicity, minimizing walking distances and level changes, and flexibility to accommodate future changes.

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    AIRPORT DESIGN CONCEPT

    Photo: New Terminal in Heathrow Airport, UK


    Basic Planning Criteria in Development of Passenger Terminals

    Easy orientation

    Simplicity

    Minimize walking distances

    Minimize level changes

    Minimize pax cross-flows

    Compatibility of facilities with aircraft characteristics

    Built-in flexibility to accommodate future changes in dynamic industry

    Traffic peaking characteristics

    Transfer volume and connecting times

    5 Common Terminal Design Concepts in Airport Design

    Pier/Finger

    Linear

    Transporter

    Satellite

    Compact Module Unit Terminal


    1. Pier/Finger Concept:

    Advantages:

    Centralized resources, economies of scale (human, facilities, amenities)

    Facilitates pax management

    Economical to build

    Efficient use of land

    Disadvantages:

    Long walking distances

    Kerb side congestion

    Limited expansion capability

    Reduced aircraft circulation &

    Maneuverability

    Limited compatibility of future aircraft design development


    2. Linear

    Advantages:

    Shortest walking distances

    Clear orientation

    Simple construction

    Adequate kerb length

    Shorter close-out times

    Lower baggage systems costs

    (conveying/sorting) using decentralized system

    Disadvantages:

    Duplication of terminal facilities/amenities

    Longer minimum connecting time

    Longer walking distances for transfer pax

    Special logistics for handling of transfer bags

    Less flexibility in terminal and apron for future changes in operations eg aircraft design, airlines
    3. Transporter:

    Advantages:

    Easy compatibility of terminal/ apron geometry and future aircraft design development

    Ease of aircraft manoeuvrability

    Ease of expansion capability for aircraft stands

    Simple and smaller central terminal

    Cost savings
    Disadvantages:

    Higher instances of pax delays

    Early closed-out times

    High capital, maintenance & operating costs

    Susceptible to industrial disputes with vehicle drivers

    Increased vehicular movements on airside with aircraft

    Kerbside congestion

    Increased minimum connecting times

    4. Satellite

    Advantages:

    Centralized resources (human, facilities and amenities)

    Facilitates pax management

    Additional satellites can be designed to accommodate future aircraft design developments

    Disadvantages:

    Requires high technology, underground transportation system

    High capital, maintenance & operating cost

    Kerbside congestion
    Limited expansion capability at main terminal

    Increases minimum connecting times

    Early closed-out times

    5. Compact Modul Unit Terminal

    Advantages:

    Short walking distances

    Late closed-out times

    Longer kerb length than conventional central terminal

    Capital investment is commensurate with demand

    Simple pax & baggage transportation/sorting systems within each module

    Low baggage mishandling potential

    Disadvantages

    Multi-compact module units require pax and bag transfer systems between terminals

    Duplication of facilities, higher operating costs

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