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86 This chapter continues the presentation of best practices related to, and in general accordance with the contents of AC 150/5200-30C, Chapter 3, "Snow Clearing Operations and Preventive Measures," and Chapter 4, "Snow Clearing Operations and Ice Prevention." Each practice title is followed by a description of the airport type(s) in brackets to which the practice may be most applicable.
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Snow Clearing Operations and Preventive Measures/Ice Prevention Best Practices 87 weather forecasting, albeit at a cost. Contracted services are usually required for site-specific weather forecasting, although there are a limited number of airports that have retained an in-house meteorologist.
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88 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations information will provide valuable input when determining the proper course of action to address surface conditions. Warm pavements will likely delay the accumulation of light or moderate wet snow.
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Snow Clearing Operations and Preventive Measures/Ice Prevention Best Practices 89 contingent of employees. Equipment specifically designed to remove snow from lights and signs is available on the market.
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90 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations Use of Reflective Tape on Lights and Signs [All Airports] The application of reflective tape to light standards and to the sides of guidance signs will aid SRE operators in identifying the fixtures and will reduce the likelihood of lights and signs being damaged or destroyed.
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Snow Clearing Operations and Preventive Measures/Ice Prevention Best Practices 91 alert during extended storms. Crews need to be given routine breaks or be empowered to take breaks as conditions allow.
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92 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations be in determining the type and number of vehicles to be assigned to runway teams, identifying the methodology utilized, and establishing the ROI for the number of assets deployed. ROI analysis is critical during discussions with users, specifically air carriers, to determine acceptable costs associated with snow and ice control.
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Snow Clearing Operations and Preventive Measures/Ice Prevention Best Practices 93 10.4 Snow Disposal 10.4.1 Snow Piles Reference Marks for Snow Piles [Medium and Large Hub] Use of reference marks assists in the measurement of snow piles when verifying compliance with AC guidelines.
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94 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations other airport infrastructure to support more efficient operations. Many airports print and disseminate graphical snow melting plans for use by contractors, tenants, and other interested parties.
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Snow Clearing Operations and Preventive Measures/Ice Prevention Best Practices 95 freezing point should be determined by the presence of surface moisture or the forecasted moisture content of frozen precipitation. Pre-application onto pavement surfaces that are above freezing and that have low surface moisture can be operationally beneficial and cost-effective.
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96 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations contracted service provider should also be considered, particularly when secondary containment is not provided. Scheduled professional inspection and integrity testing is especially important for plastic tanks susceptible to ultraviolet degradation when stored outdoors.
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