Guidelines

2019 – 2020 Design Guidelines

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Raise awareness of the benefits of the Airport Cooperative Research Program and the importance of airports to the National Airspace System infrastructure.

Increase the involvement of the academic community in ACRP and addressing airport operations and infrastructure issues and needs.

Engage students at U.S. colleges and universities in the conceptualization of applications, systems and equipment capable of addressing related challenges in a robust, reliable and comprehensive manner.

Encourage undergraduate and graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities to contribute innovative ideas and solutions to issues facing airports and the National Airspace System.

Provide a framework and incentives for quality educational experiences for university students.

Develop an awareness of and an interest in airports as vital and interesting areas for engineering and technology careers.