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Airport Cooperative Research Program

The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) is an industry-driven, applied research program that develops near-term, practical solutions to problems faced by airport operators. ACRP is managed by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies and sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The research is conducted by contractors who are selected on the basis of competitive proposals.

Sign up to receive ACRP communications when new publications arrive or to receive announcements and notices when ACRP posts Requests for Proposals on new projects.

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How you can become involved in ACRP.

Submit a research idea, or “problem statement.”

Volunteer to participate on a project panel.

Prepare a proposal to conduct research.

Respond to a request for information or survey.

Use the research results.

To read more about becoming involved in ACRP...

January 2011 - FY2010 ACRP Annual Report (PDF)

May 2010 - Check out our ACRP informational brochure!

Prepare a problem statement using our outline.(PDF)

Visit our discussion group on LinkedIn and Facebook.

If you are interested is submitting a proposal on an ACRP project, review our specifications for preparing proposals in a brochure titled "Information and Instructions for Preparing Proposals" (PDF).

RECENTLY RELEASED ACRP PUBLICATIONS

Achieving Airport-Compatible Land Uses and Minimizing Hazardous Obstructions in Navigable Airspace
May 21, 2012
TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Legal Research Record 14: Achieving Airport-Compatible Land Uses and Minimizing Hazardous Obstructions in Navigable Airspace discusses airport-compatible land-use requirements, the legal issues related to achieving airport compatible land use, and legal issues particular to eliminating hazardous obstructions to airspace. The report also includes...

Handbook for Evaluating Emissions and Costs of APUs and Alternative Systems
May 17, 2012
TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 64: Handbook for Evaluating Emissions and Costs of APUs and Alternative Systems is designed to help airports evaluate alternatives to aircraft auxiliary power units (APUs). The handbook addresses environmental impacts, costs, infrastructure and maintenance requirements, and funding options. The printed version of the handbook includes a C...

Measurement of Gaseous HAP Emissions from Idling Aircraft as a Function of Engine and Ambient Conditions
May 12, 2012
TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 63: Measurement of Gaseous HAP Emissions from Idling Aircraft as a Function of Engine and Ambient Conditions is designed to help improve the assessment of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emissions at airports based on specific aircraft operating parameters and changes in ambient conditions.

Airport Apron Management and Control Programs
May 11, 2012
TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 62: Airport Apron Management and Control Programs explores the effectiveness of apron management programs around the world. The report compares and contrasts apron management programs around the world to U.S. airports, while considering the common operational and ownership differences between U.S. and non-U.S. airports.

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Information on ACRP and other TRB activities is available in the TRB E-Newsletter. The ACRP is managed by the Cooperative Research Programsof the Transportation Research Board.