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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.

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What is an ACRP Synthesis?
The synthesis series of reports on current knowledge and practice, present research in a compact format, without the detailed directions usually found in handbooks, guidebooks, or design manuals. Each report in the series provides a compendium of the best knowledge available on those measures found to be the most successful in resolving specific problems.

Read more about ACRP Syntheses

January 2011 - FY2010 ACRP Annual Report (PDF)

May 2010 - Check out our ACRP informational brochure!

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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

Guidelines for Integrating Alternative Jet Fuel into the Airport Setting
February 7, 2012
TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 60: Guidelines for Integrating Alternative Jet Fuel into the Airport Setting identifies the types and characteristics of alternative jet fuels; summarizes potential benefits; addresses legal, financial, environmental, and logistical considerations and opportunities; and aids in evaluating the feasibility of alternative jet fuel production...

Graduate Research Award Program in Public-Sector Aviation Issues: 2012
February 1, 2012
TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Research Results Digest 14: Graduate Research Award Program in Public-Sector Aviation Issues summarizes the results of the initial four years of the Graduate Research Award Program on Public-Sector Aviation Issues (ACRP Project 11-04). The program is designed to encourage applied research on airport-related aviation system issues and to foster t...

ACRP 2011 Annual Report of Progress
January 30, 2012
TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) has released its annual report that provides background on the program, a listing of products developed under the program over the last 6 years, a summary of the status of projects in progress or completed, and more.

Synthesis of Information Related to Airport Practices: 2012
January 24, 2012
TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Research Results Digest 13: Synthesis of Information Related to Airport Practices is a digest of the progress and status of ACRP Project 11-03, Synthesis of Information Related to Airport Practices.

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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.