Essays on Master Plan

Identifying Risks

The Hong Kong International Airport is connected to over 100 destinations through over one thousand daily flight by over 100 airlines. In order to fulfill the future demand until 2030, the Airport Authority of Hong Kong (AAHK) planned for the expansion of HKIA into a three- runway system to provide support to the present runways through the introduction of the Master Plan 2030. The 2030 Master Plan of HKIA has two alternatives in its considerations. The preparation of the master plan ensures that there is transparent, unbiased process of planning and professionalism. Consequently, the Airport Authority of Hong Kong ( ...

Abstract

A sandstorm is characterized as one that whips up extraordinary loads of sand into the air, forming a dense cloud above the ground in the process. While most of the sand will rise higher than 50 cm, some sand particles can even ascend to the height of 2 meters. According to Wikipedia, the average diameter of the particles carried by such dust storm winds will vary between 0.15 and 0.30 mm. Wind speeds such during sandstorms have been recorded at up to 16 km per hour and more, while most storms continue to blow for between three hours to ...

Defense acquisition process

The acquisition process is among the primary processes that constitute the defense acquisition system. It is mandated by principles and policies put in place by the Department of Defense (DOD) which offers directives to that effect. The process is event based since any program has to undergo a number of processes from the time of conception to the time of actualization. In essence, an acquisition program is defined by the Department of Defense as an effort initiated and funded with the primary aim of providing improved weapon and/or information systems that respond to the needs of the U.S Armed ...

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Hong Kong International Airport: Discussions

Ever since it’s opening in the late 1990s, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has grown to become one of the busiest air terminals in the world. At least 90 airliners have services to and from Hong Kong as well as other destinations on the mainland. Noted for its architectural design, efficiency, and service quality, the terminal has over the years have received numerous awards and citations from international organizations. Not only is the HKIA is a centerpiece transport infrastructure for Hong Kong, it is a global air transport terminal that provides significant revenue for the state. ...

Improving Revenue for Hong Kong International Airport

Abstract Hong Kong International Airport is one of the most thriving airports globally due to its quality, innovations and extraordinary services offered to the customers. The primary source of revenue for the airport currently mainly comes from the passengers and cargo. The airport has over 160 destinations worldwide, indicating how expansive the company covers worldwide. It has been ranked as one of the best airports globally over 40 times for ten years. The airport is highly accredited due to its high levels of security, comprehensive safety measures and its obsession with environmental protection. In the year 2008, the airport ...

Closing Guantanamo Bay 1

Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Proposition 4 Advantages of the transfer. 6 Risk of the detainees returning to terrorism. 6 Civil war in the countries where the detainees are to be transferred. 7 Fear among members of the communities nearby proposed transfer sites. 7 The question of integrity and indefinite detention 7 Proposed Transfer Sites 8 Conclusion 8

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Abstract The Guantanamo Bay is a prison facility that has raised numerous concerns in the United States on the operation and running of the facility. It is one of the facilities created by former president of the United States George Bush, to ...

Tourism is the source of multiple economic benefits to any locality or country that attracts a steady flow of travelers. Foreign visitors can become a valuable source of foreign currency. So, a developing country should use its chance and reach its peak by boosting its revenues and getting its place in the competitive industry. Jamaica is focused on developing sustainable tourism and is ready to cope with difficulties on its way in order to get the tourism benefits and not harm its unique nature. But tourism has not only positive but also negative factors that can endanger the economy ...

Analysis and Reflection about Urban Planning Class

1. Introduction to Urban Planning The different sets of people are living within the country say, rural class people, Urban class people, and city. The most of the people from village gets migrated to urban area to improve their economic status. The municipal government on urban class is undertaking many plans to develop the urban class based on latest needs to people. The planning and evaluation made by much government from different countries fails because of poor planning and execution. The UN came with some plan strategy to overcome the problem faced by the municipal government. In the ...

Introduction

Projects are capital base investments, which entail the execution of facilities’ development, infrastructural build-up and maintenance of existing infrastructures in order to create satisfactory utility to those using the projects when completed. Private individual, business organization and government can enforce projects. Government at all level engages itself in the implementation of projects and property acquisition at large scale for a better living and enforcing development to areas under their governance. The implementation of projects and the maintenance of properties for public usage should be carefully implemented to make it effectively meet the objectives in which the project planners have in ...

6.0 INTRODUCTION This section provides discussions on prospective environmental impacts touted to arise from implementing the recommendations under Section 5 (Alternatives Analysis). Officials at the federal, state and local levels and the general public would benefit from the environmental overview provided in this section, as it aims to give a clearer understanding on various environmental impacts that may arise from the proposal to develop Lafayette Regional Airport. The Environmental Assessment (EA) elaborated in the Airport Environmental Handbook, under FAA Order 5050.4A stands as the model from which the environmental overview in this section is derived (FAA, 1985). Of ...

The Name of the Class (Course)

The Name of the School (University) The City and State Sustainable Design and Construction Abstract In the recent past, several environmentally inspired projects have been built in the United Kingdom and around Europe. These projects have claimed to embody the principles of sustainable development. The Greenfield and Brownfield are examples of sites that have been used to parade such projects I bet in small scale. These projects have always presented debates regarding their sustainability and maintainability.

Introduction

In 2009, the Hometown foundation revealed an ambitious plan in south Lanarkshire to build a brand new town named Owenstown ( ...

Introduction

Business establishment in Australia just as in any other part of the world has regulatory standards and measures that have to be adhered to. The regulations and legislation are meant to ensure fair competition, sufficient protection for the participating parties and maintenance of integrity in the market. Business regulatory requirements in Australia are determined by the Australian government, State and respective territory government agencies. It is very necessary for the public good and ensuring sanity in business. Legislation and regulatory measures are critical for the establishment and operation of airports. It is a state corporation and, therefore, the Australian government ...

The Name of the Class (Course)

The Name of the School (University) The City and State where it is located Background of the Report The NSW government introduced the Heritage Act in 1977. The introduction of the Act was in response to the community concern about the loss that the environmental heritage of the State was undergoing (Soutullo, 2010). The loss was heavily experienced in areas such as Woolloomooloo and Kings Cross. The local and State government agencies in conjunction with the local communities and professionals imparted heritage management skills to the citizens so as to meet this statutory obligation. The ...

Introduction

The position of the United Kingdom as a prime world aviation hub is at risk due to its ability to meet increasing capacity requirements. Heathrow is functioning at 98.5 per cent of its capacity and there is a substantial shortage of runways in the south east, indicating that the UK economy is at loss of nearly £1.2 billion a year to France, the Netherlands, and Germany. As experts confirm, adjusting and rearranging new schedules and altering flight slots will not resolve Heathrow’s shortage of capacity but neither will constructing a new multi runway hub airport within the Thames Estuary, which cannot be ...

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The Federal Aviation administration requirements for the development of strong sustainability plans in the airports in the United States of America caught enormous attention from the airports. The pilt program was scheduled to accommodate only 10 airports but with the number of interested parties increasing, the project took over 20 airports. Selected sustainability plans from the airports taking part in the program suggest that the pilot program in many of the airports took a similar shape while it slightly differed in some of the airports. Environmental conservation, economic development, involvement of staff in decision making and practical administration were some of ...

Abstract

This report identifies objectives and goals that clearly define and identify necessary actions that meet cities needs for parks, open space and recreation facilities and relevant programs that are vital to the success of a recreation and parks master plan. It is also inclusive of relative facilities that are considered an integral part of the city's infrastructure, operated parks and funded recreation systems which serve to attract eminence growth, quality of life of all citizens, enhance health and enrich the environment.

Introduction

Parks, open space and recreation opportunities mean many different things to many people. They provide multitudes of benefits to ...

Business plan: Airport

Introduction Every business starts with an idea. The idea is modified into a business plan. A business plan is a plan that defines business goals, states the purpose of the business, allocates resources and prepares the business for opportunities and problems. The plan enables the entrepreneur determine whether the business is viable or not. A business plan is vital in determining the growth and development of a business. It describes a business by stating its name, owner, organization and the accomplishments achieved so far. It states the service or product to be produced, its features and pricing. The market for the ...

Management

Management

Introduction

This report seeks to evaluate lean systems, inventory management, aggregate production planning and master scheduling and recommend the best philosophy to be adopted by Unico Plant.

Lean system, which is also known as Just in Time (JIT) system refers to a system that seeks to purchase or produce components or products when they are required for use or by customers and not for stock. Lean system is a pull system that responds to consumer or internal demand. Therefore, lean systems can be applied in both production and purchasing. Lean systems seeks to eliminate non-value adding activities, keep zero inventory, have ...

Introduction to Materials Management

Logistics or material management (MM) basically handles the processes of procurement to payments, from inventory management through final receipt of invoices and verification process. This includes overseeing a placement and movement of related tangible items. The basic elements associated with materials management are quality control and inventory management. Some analysts consider spare parts as one of the major elements as well. Materials management is vital in huge production and distribution environments. The prime objective of this type of management is to maximize quality service and to minimize the cost; to be able to fulfill customer demands at required place and ...

Introduction:

Urban design is a phrase that is used to describe the procedure of designing cities and towns. Urban planning focuses on how to make a city or town accessible and functional through the designing of accessible streets, districts and neighbourhoods. An urban planner is also involved in designing the aesthetic, safety, security, sustainability, slums, transport and drainage issues. There are a number of urban design theories, which are built on the ability of making a connection between people and location with the aim of creating an urban centre that has its own identity. In order to be able to come up with ...