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An Introduction to Aviation Infrastructure|Kakkan Ramalingam

An Introduction to Aviation Infrastructure : From Airports and Aircraft Carriers to Drones

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Overview

This book offers a clear, integrated introduction to the planning, design and operation of civil and military aviation infrastructure, from busy commercial hubs to strategic defence bases. It explains the core principles behind airport layout, runway and taxiway systems, terminal planning, and airside safety, before extending the discussion to aircraft carriers, seaplane bases, rooftop and ground helipads, military airfields and emerging drone operations. With an emphasis on practical engineering, regulatory compliance and operational safety, the text links geometry, pavement design, navigation and lighting systems, rescue and fire services, and environmental constraints to real-world decision making. Special focus is given to coastal and island operations, offshore and urban vertiports, and the growing integration of unmanned aerial systems into controlled airspace.

This accessible volume will be valuable for students of aviation and transport engineering, practicing airport and defence infrastructure planners, airport operators, consultants, regulators and policy makers in India and worldwide.

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Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781036474843
  • ISBN-10: 1036474844
  • Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
  • Publish Date: August 2026
  • Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Page Count: 150

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