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Airport redevelopment in a threat-based environment
Journal of Airport Management,
14
(4),
339-350
(2020)
Abstract
The redevelopment, design and construction of an airport terminal in today’s threat-based environment is a challenge. This paper will provide insight into the process that was implemented for the redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport in New York. This process ‘bakes in’ a multilayered security system to protect the travelling public and Port Authority assets while paying attention to the basic operational needs of the airport to include providing a high level of customer service. The paper provides an overview of the fundamental elements of security, to include design basis threat (DBT) and the protective design narrative process, and then correlates into the airport integrated security system pillars — Operational, Physical, and Technological Pillars. The paper also discusses the security procedures and technologies implemented during construction that maintained security at the airport at its highest level while maintaining airport operations. This level of security was recognised by the US Department of Homeland Security and awarded LGA, the Safety Act designation/protection. The reader will acquire a level of understanding on designing a new airport terminal with security in mind that mitigates today’s security threats. The reader will also get a level of understanding as to how to protect a construction site.
Keywords: design basis threat; security; construction; integrated; redevelopment; LaGuardia; protective design narrative
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Author's Biography
Rainer Burger is a Senior Project Manager at Tishman/AECOM. Since 2015, Rainer has been working in support of the Port Authority New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) on low-voltage and security systems for the LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment Program. He manages the design, installation and test for terminal communications networks, access control, closed-circuit television (CCTV), public-safety and life-safety systems, fire alarm and public address systems. He also implements construction/terminal security designs based on threat assessments/ vulnerabilities. From 2003 to 2015, he was a Project Manager for ManTech International. His primary focus was to support the PANYNJ Chief Security Office for the development and installation of an Airport Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS). He designed, procured, installed and tested the PIDS at John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, Newark and Teterboro Airports. During this time period, he was a key player within the PANYNJ in the development of the design basis threat and protective design narrative process for PANYNJ Capital Security Projects. From 1994 to 2003, Rainer was a Project Manager with ManTech International supporting the US Air Force (AF) Force Protection Unit. He was Project Manager/System Security Design Engineer for the worldwide deployment of the AF Security Force Protection systems to protect airfield operations and AF/aircraft assets. Rainer also has militar y background and served on Active Duty from 1988 to 1994 and continues to serve in the US Air Force Reserves. He holds the rank of Colonel and retired in July 2020, with 32 years of service.
