“Future weather events at airports will likely look different from what is experienced today because of a changing climate.”
Assessing Climate Change Vulnerability at Airports: A Primer provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating airports’ vulnerability to climate change. It outlines critical methodologies and tools for assessing risks posed by climate phenomena such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, temperature variations, and other climate-related impacts. The document emphasizes integrating climate resilience into airport planning and operations. It includes case studies, best practices, and resource recommendations for airport authorities to enhance adaptive capacity and ensure long-term sustainability and safety. “ACRP Web-Only Document 64: Assessing Climate Change Vulnerability at Airports: A Primer, from TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program, is intended for use by airport decision-makers, operators, planners, and consultants interested in assessing the vulnerability of airports to the impacts of climate change.” The document updates ACRP Report 147: Climate Change Adaptation Planning: Risk Assessment for Airports and ACRP Report 160: Addressing Significant Weather Impacts on Airports: Quick Start Guide and Toolkit. Contributors include the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; ICF; Gresham Smith; Cascadia Consulting Group; RS&H; the Transportation Research Board; and, the Airport Cooperative Research Program.
(Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Assessing Climate Change Vulnerability at Airports: A Primer. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.)
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