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From page 180... ... The following should be considered in a common-use environment as related to the dynamic information component. • Communications infrastructure, which allow message changes without having to go to each sign. Read the entire page →
From page 181... ... could be utilized to perform another function such as emergency messaging, visual paging, advertising, etc. 7.1.3 Wayfinding Planning Process Wayfinding provides a methodology for people to find their way to and around a destination within a facility. Read the entire page →
From page 182... ... , a component of MUFIDS, provides display of baggage claim carousel or baggage belt information. FIDS/BIDS may include displays displaying information to the ramp personnel, on ticket and gate counter back walls, above the jet bridge doors, in various back offices, and above the ticket counter displays (first class/premier check-in, bag check, etc.) Read the entire page →
From page 183... ... • Within the baggage claim area, multiple locations showing primarily arriving flights. This would assist passengers in finding the correct baggage carousel or baggage belt for their baggage, as well as assisting the meeters and greeters. Read the entire page →
From page 184... ... . • Baggage Claim – Within the baggage claim area -- multiple locations of MUFIDS displaying arriving flights and BIDS to assist the passengers in finding the correct baggage carousel or baggage belt for retrieval of their baggage. Read the entire page →
From page 185... ... . Time window for display of information -- The desired time window is one of the most critical factors in determining the number of displays required in a MUFIDS display bank. Read the entire page →
From page 186... ... Depending upon system configuration, such pages can temporarily occupy a complete or partial area on a designated MUFIDS display in selected display group locations, can appear as a scrolling marquee at the bottom of one or more displays, or be displayed on a separate standalone display. 186 Wayfinding and Signing Guidelines for Airport Terminals and Landside Figure 7.1. Read the entire page →
From page 187... ... However, the use of MUFIDS displays for visual paging does offer certain advantages including the following: • MUFIDS displays provide all necessary infrastructures to support visual paging functions for little additional costs. • Passengers with hearing disabilities normally have their attention drawn to such displays as part of the normal wayfinding through the airport. Read the entire page →
From page 188... ... Figure 7.4. Sample paging assistance location -- PHX. Read the entire page →
From page 189... ... Such positions should have MUFIDS display needs similar to that of the dedicated positions, with the following exceptions: • At common-use ticket counter positions, MUFIDS should support backwall displays for airline logos and airline-specific flight information. Because positions are to be common-use, there exists a need to associate a given position with a given airline. Read the entire page →
From page 190... ... . 7.2.16 Multi-Use Commuter Gates Multi-use commuter gates serve commuter flights where the commuter flights are potentially for different commuter carriers. Read the entire page →
From page 191... ... 7.2.19 Dedicated Domestic Gates Dedicated domestic gates serve regular domestic flights from the same carrier. MUFIDS requirements for such gate podiums are identical to that of the multi-use domestic gate podiums with the exception that there is no need for a separate display for airline logos. Read the entire page →
From page 192... ... As opposed to providing a separate display for airline logo images, consideration should be given to screen designs which feature airline logos in the background with flight information superimposed over the top. 7.2.21 Dedicated International Gates Dedicated international gates serve regular international flights from the same carrier. Read the entire page →
From page 193... ... Sample baggage information display. Read the entire page →
From page 194... ... . 194 Wayfinding and Signing Guidelines for Airport Terminals and Landside Read the entire page →
From page 195... ... An example is displaying visual paging messages on designated monitors. Because MUFIDS displays are dynamic in nature, they normally are considered temporary signs and, therefore, are not specifically addressed under ADA. Read the entire page →
From page 196... ... Test beds shall support the full testing of components in actual and simulated environments to identify and eliminate problems that may cause system instability prior to its actual implementation. 196 Wayfinding and Signing Guidelines for Airport Terminals and Landside Read the entire page →

From page 180...

... The following should be considered in a common-use environment as related to the dynamic information component. • Communications infrastructure, which allow message changes without having to go to each sign.