This quiz covers the fundamentals of airport diagrams. Using the airport diagram for DULLES-WASHINGTON INTL (IAD) Airport, answer the following questions. Enter your GMU ID number (e. G. , G00342659)Please check your email for the password.
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38˚56'N 77˚27'W
77˚27'W 38˚56'N
38˚56'N 77˚29'W
77˚29'W 38˚57'N
U/U1 improves Runway Occupancy Time (ROT)
U/U1 are right-angled and U2/U3 are diagonal (ie. high speed exists)
U/U1 are diagonal and U2/U3 are right-angled
U2/U3 reduces Runway Occupancy Time (ROT)
U2/U3 reduces Runway Occupancy Time (ROT)
U2/U3 increases Runway Occupancy Time (ROT)
U/U1 increases taxi-in
By-pass
None
Provides high-speed exits
Reduce taxi-in time
Flight in departure queue unable to depart (e.g. mechanical problems)
Bad weather conditions
Ground delay programs
ATC has friend on flight back in departure queue
Minimize taxi-in time
Avoid runway incursions
Allow simultaneous use at intersecting runways
Increase runway capacity
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ASDE-X provides flight position information
ASDE-X allows voice communication with controllers
ASDE-X allows radio communication with dispatchers
ASDE-X transmits position to other aircraft
Avoid runway incursions and improve operational efficiency
Sending fines to rule violators
Checking on-time departure of flights
Looking for lost baggage carts
Shift in magnetic north pole
Shift in altitude
Global climate change
Shift in weather patterns (e.g. El Nino)
Landing
Taxi on taxiways
Take off
Ramp taxi
Shorter taxi-in and out
Required less concrete for construction
Increase runway capacity
Reduce noise