How is Los Angeles World Airports transforming LAX into a world-class airport. What are the key components of the LAX Landside Access Modernization Program. How will these improvements impact traffic congestion and passenger experience at LAX.
LAX Landside Access Modernization Program: Revolutionizing Airport Infrastructure
The Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) LAX Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) into a world-class transportation hub. This ambitious project addresses several critical aspects of airport operations and passenger experience.
The primary objectives of the LAMP include:
- Reducing traffic congestion within the Central Terminal Area (CTA)
- Alleviating congestion on surrounding street networks
- Enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers
- Establishing connections to the regional Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency (Metro) rail system
These improvements are designed to streamline airport access, reduce travel times, and create a more efficient and comfortable environment for travelers.
Automated People Mover: The Future of Airport Transportation
One of the cornerstone components of the LAX LAMP is the Automated People Mover (APM). This state-of-the-art transportation system promises to revolutionize how passengers move within the airport complex.
APM Phase I: Laying the Groundwork
The initial phase of the APM project, conducted from September 2016 to June 2017, involved comprehensive utility mapping along the proposed two-mile corridor. Utility Mapping Services (UMS) played a crucial role in this process, employing advanced 3D acquisition technologies and methodologies to create a detailed 3D model and BIM output.
What makes the APM project unique? The use of the ASCE/CI 38-02 Standard for utility mapping ensures a high level of accuracy and detail, providing engineers and planners with essential information for the design and construction phases.
APM Expanded Area and Phase II: Refining the Vision
From July to September 2017, UMS continued its involvement in the APM project, focusing on expanded areas and Phase II developments. This phase included:
- Designating facilities within the CTA that were unresolved during Phase I
- Expanding the utility designation area to include APM walkways, West Way, and areas around Lots 3 and 4
- Creating a comprehensive 2D map of all utilities within the APM footprint, supplemented with 3D information where available
This expanded effort resulted in a significant reduction in the number of vacuum excavated test holes, streamlining the construction process and minimizing disruptions.
Intermodal Transportation Facility West: Enhancing Airport Connectivity
Another crucial component of the LAX LAMP is the Intermodal Transportation Facility (ITF) West. This project aims to improve airport access and connectivity, providing additional transportation options for passengers and airport employees.
ITF West Phase I: Mapping the Future
From March to November 2017, UMS undertook a comprehensive utility engineering project for the ITF West. The scope of work included:
- Locating and mapping all utilities within Lot C and surrounding roads
- Utilizing the ASCE/CI 38-02 Standard for consistency and accuracy
- Applying advanced 3D acquisition technologies to produce a detailed 3D model and BIM output
This meticulous mapping process provides a solid foundation for the design and construction of the ITF West, ensuring efficient integration with existing infrastructure and minimizing potential conflicts during development.
Advanced Technology in Airport Infrastructure Planning
The LAX LAMP showcases the importance of cutting-edge technology in modern airport infrastructure planning. The use of advanced 3D acquisition technologies and methodologies has revolutionized the way utilities are mapped and integrated into large-scale projects.
How do these technologies benefit airport development projects?
- Increased accuracy: Advanced mapping techniques provide a more precise understanding of existing infrastructure.
- Improved planning: Detailed 3D models allow for better decision-making during the design phase.
- Reduced conflicts: Comprehensive utility mapping helps minimize unexpected issues during construction.
- Cost savings: Accurate information leads to more efficient project execution and fewer costly surprises.
- Enhanced safety: Detailed knowledge of underground utilities improves worker safety during construction.
By leveraging these technologies, LAWA ensures that the LAX LAMP is built on a solid foundation of accurate data and comprehensive planning.
Collaboration and Expertise: The Key to Success
The LAX LAMP demonstrates the importance of collaboration between various stakeholders and experts in the field of airport infrastructure development. Throughout the project, UMS worked closely with several partners, including:
- MAPLAX: A joint venture comprising Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. and STV Inc.
- Jacobson Daniels Associates LLC
- MGJV: A joint venture comprising Myers & Sons/Griffith in association with TYLIN International
This collaborative approach ensures that the LAX LAMP benefits from a diverse range of expertise and perspectives, leading to more innovative and effective solutions.
Impact on Passenger Experience and Airport Operations
The LAX LAMP is poised to have a significant impact on both passenger experience and airport operations. By addressing key issues such as traffic congestion and connectivity, the program aims to create a more seamless and enjoyable travel experience for millions of passengers each year.
What specific improvements can passengers expect from the LAX LAMP?
- Reduced travel times to and from the airport
- Improved navigation within the airport complex
- Enhanced connectivity to public transportation options
- Decreased congestion in terminal areas
- More efficient baggage handling and check-in processes
These improvements not only benefit passengers but also contribute to more efficient airport operations, potentially increasing capacity and reducing delays.
Environmental Considerations in Airport Modernization
As airports worldwide face increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact, the LAX LAMP incorporates several sustainable design elements and practices. These initiatives aim to minimize the ecological footprint of the airport while improving overall efficiency.
How does the LAX LAMP address environmental concerns?
- Energy-efficient design: Incorporating sustainable building practices and materials
- Reduced vehicle emissions: Improved public transportation connections and the APM system help decrease reliance on personal vehicles
- Water conservation: Implementing water-saving technologies and landscaping practices
- Waste reduction: Developing strategies to minimize waste generation during construction and operation
- Air quality improvements: Reducing congestion and promoting cleaner transportation options
By prioritizing environmental considerations, the LAX LAMP sets a new standard for sustainable airport development and operations.
Future-Proofing LAX: Preparing for Long-Term Growth
The LAX LAMP is not just about addressing current challenges; it’s also about preparing the airport for future growth and evolving transportation needs. As air travel continues to expand and new technologies emerge, the improvements made through the LAMP will position LAX to adapt and thrive in the coming decades.
What long-term benefits can be expected from the LAX LAMP?
- Increased passenger capacity: Improved infrastructure allows for handling higher volumes of travelers
- Flexibility for future technologies: The modernized systems can more easily integrate emerging transportation and aviation technologies
- Enhanced competitiveness: A more efficient and passenger-friendly airport attracts more airlines and routes
- Economic growth: Improved airport operations can stimulate local and regional economic development
- Adaptability to changing security requirements: Modern infrastructure can more easily accommodate evolving security protocols
By investing in these comprehensive improvements, LAWA ensures that LAX remains a world-class airport capable of meeting the challenges and opportunities of the future.
The LAX Landside Access Modernization Program represents a significant leap forward in airport infrastructure and operations. Through careful planning, advanced technology, and collaborative expertise, this ambitious project is set to transform LAX into a model of efficiency, sustainability, and passenger-centric design. As the program progresses, travelers can look forward to a more seamless, comfortable, and enjoyable airport experience, while the surrounding community benefits from reduced congestion and improved connectivity. The LAX LAMP serves as a blueprint for airport modernization efforts worldwide, demonstrating how strategic investment and innovative thinking can reshape the future of air travel.
Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) LAX Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) – Utility Mapping Services, Inc.
The Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) LAX Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) Project will continue to transform LAX into a world-class airport by relieving traffic congestion with the Central Terminal Area (CTA) and on the surrounding street network, improving the travel experience for passengers, and providing connection to the regional Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA or Metro) rail system. The LAX LAMP consists of several components. To date, UMS has provided Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) services for 3 of these components.
Automated People Mover (APM) Phase I (September 2016 – June 2017)
UMS completed a utility engineering 3D project to locate and map all the utilities along the two-mile corridor of the APM project, utilizing the ASCE/CI 38-02 Standard.
Multiple advanced 3D acquisition technologies and methodologies were applied to produce a 3D model and BIM output with Quality Levels as per the ASCE/CI 38-02 Standard. UMS was under contract with MAPLAX, a joint venture comprised of Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. and STV Inc., to support the preliminary design and program development for LAWA and the LAMP.
Intermodal Transportation Facility (ITF) West Phase I (March – November 2017)
UMS completed a utility engineering 3D project to locate and map all the utilities within Lot C and the surrounding roads, utilizing the ASCE/CI 38-02 Standard. Multiple advanced 3D acquisition technologies and methodologies were applied to produce a 3D model and BIM output with Quality Levels as per the ASCE/CI 38-02 Standard. UMS was under contract with Jacobson Daniels Associates LLC to support the preliminary design and program development for LAWA and the LAMP.
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Automated People Mover (APM) Expanded Area and Phase II July -September 2017
Utility Mapping Services (UMS) joined LAX Utilities LAMP Enabling Project (LULEP), the enabling contract, to designate facilities within the CTA that were unresolved during the earlier Phase I effort. This designation campaign reducted the number of vacuum excavated test holes by over 50%. Additionally, the area needing utility designation was expanded to include all APM walkways, West Way (a street), and areas around Lots 3 and 4. The deliverable for this project was a 2D map of all utilities within the APM footprint, supplemented with 3D information where available. UMS was under contract with MGJV, a joint venture comprised of Myers & Sons/Griffith in association with TYLIN International, to support the preliminary design and program development for Los Angles World Airport (LAWA) and the Landslide Access Modernization Program (LAMP).
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Lacrosse worlds: Dangerous Dobbie could be decoy Dobbie for Canada
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Twenty-team tournament opens Thursday at Langley Events Centre with host country favoured to win its fifth straight title
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Sep 18, 2019 • September 18, 2019 • 4 minute read • Join the conversation Dane Dobbie (right) in action for the Western Lacrosse Association’s Langley Thunder last year. Photo by Submitted /PNG files
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Dane Dobbie might be the best player in box lacrosse right now.
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With his team over the next 10 days or so, Dobbie will get offensive possessions without even touching the ball.
The first sentence is open to deliberation. There’s no debate with the second.
Dobbie, who led the National Lacrosse League in scoring in the regular season last winter and then spearheaded the Calgary Roughnecks to the playoff championship, is part of a stacked Canadian side for the world indoor lacrosse championships that get going Thursday at the Langley Events Centre.
It’s a 20-team event that wraps with the finals on Sept. 28. This is the fifth world championships for box lacrosse and the Canadians are the four-time reigning champions, having never lost a game.
Dobbie, 32, who was voted the NLL’s most valuable player this past season, is joined on the Canadian offence by 2018 MVP Mark Matthews and 2016 MVP Dhane Smith, along with the likes of Curtis Dickson, who has averaged 49 goals in the past five regular seasons in the winter loop.
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“I’m excited to get out there with this team and I’m excited to play whatever role is needed from me,” said Dobbie, who lined up this summer in the Western Lacrosse Association with the Langley Thunder and then the Maple Ridge Burrards, and also coached the Langley Junior A team, making him mighty familiar with the LEC.
“I’ve played with just about everybody on the team at one time or another, and I think everybody is very unselfish. I think we’re going to find the guy who has the hot stick every game and he’s going to be the guy that gets the most looks.”
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The Iroquois Nationals will have a strong side at the LEC. Their roster features Lyle Thompson, the 2017 NLL MVP, along with fellow league standouts like Cody Jamieson and Randy Staats. They’ve played Canada in the past four world finals, including losing 15-14 in overtime in 2007 in Halifax and 12-8 in 2015 in Syracuse.
The Americans should also be in the hunt for a final-four spot at the very least. They are led by Tom Schreiber, whose 94 points in 18 regular season games this past winter with Toronto Rock put him seventh in NLL scoring.
Dobbie, with 115 points, and Matthews, who had 105 with the Saskatchewan Rush, were among those ahead of him.
Schreiber also scored the controversial winner against Canada in the 2018 world field lacrosse finals in Israel, tallying as time expired in a 9-8 decision. The Canadians maintained there was a discrepancy between the scoreboard clock and the official timekeeper.
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Dickson, Matthews, forward Ben McIntosh, goaltender Dillon Ward, and defenders Zach Currier, Jason Noble, Graeme Hossack and Jake Withers were all members of that Canadian field side as well as being a part of this team playing out of the LEC.
“We try not to think about the game,” Dickson said with an obviously frustrated laugh. “It’s still international competition. I’m sure the guys over on their side won’t forget it.
“It can be a motivating factor, if nothing else.
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As talented as the Iroquois Nationals and the Americans are, this is still Canada’s tournament to lose, and especially on home soil. Dobbie and his cohorts aren’t ducking the idea of heightened expectations.
“One of the reasons that the people who are on this team are on it is because they’ve been able to handle pressure in their careers,” Dobbie explained. “All these guys have had to deal with pressure before.”
Defender Matt Beers, who is the Vancouver Warriors’ captain in NLL action, added: “There should be expectations when you put on a jersey for your country. We all have played on teams that have been expected to win before. We are lucky to have so many leaders on this team, so many guys who have been there and done that.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/LAX-theme-78025219-56a02ffc5f9b58eba4af4984.jpg)
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A sidebar story to all of this centres around what kind of interest the tournament garners from mainstream sports fans. Lacrosse doesn’t suffer from a poor image, but rather from limited profile. This is a best-on-best situation, a chance to see the top players in one stop. That’s part of the appeal to playing, Dobbie explains.
“I hope there’s lots of people in the stands. I’m sure all the guys will be reaching out to meet with fans after every game,” he said.
Dickson added: “This is a very good opportunity to see some good lacrosse. Hopefully the crowds come out and support it. I’ve always loved the LEC as a venue. It’s run first class. People are working hard to put this together.”
Team Canada pool games
World indoor lacrosse championships
All games at Langley Events Centre
Thursday vs.
USA, 7:30 p.m.
Friday vs. England, 4:30 p.m.
Sunday vs. Israel, 4:30 p.m.
Monday vs. Iroquois Nationals, 7:30 p.m.
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6 reasons LAX is one of the coolest airports in the world
You’re all set for your trip. Bags are packed, itinerary is complete, and you have little to no worries for the next week. Or so you thought …
Reality checks in, complete with pre-trip anxiety that includes waiting for takeoff and going through security at arguably the most un-sexy part of any vacation — the airport.
Well, it’s time to change that reality.
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We know you’ve heard about London Heathrow, Dubai International, Bangkok International … but one of the world’s best kept secrets is right here in North America — LAX.
Over the last few years, Los Angeles International Airport has undergone serious changes to open its space and add more to eat, see, and do – so whether your flight is delayed or you have a layover, you’ll have no shortage of options.
You likely won’t even feel like you’re in an airport at all.
With more than 60 premier dining and luxury retail shops, including 22 local LA brands and world-class amenities with sustainable, eco-friendly features – it’s practically a mini vacation within a vacation.
Below are a few highlighted options to try, certified by Los Angeles Tourism.
Urth Café and Bar
Location: Terminal 1
Organic espresso, butternut squash-and-ricotta pizza—what more could you ask for? The open, clean white wood aesthetic provides this beautiful café the “not at the airport” vibe you’ve been searching for and was named the best Airport Coffee, Tea, and Non-Alcoholic beverage shop of the year at the FAB 2019 Awards. On your way out, make sure to grab the Traveller Blend, an exclusive to LAX.
PUP (Pets Unstressing Passengers) program
Location: Throughout LAX
Puppies have a track record of relieving all kinds of anxiety and stress.
For many, flying is an anxiety-provoking and stressful situation. Perfect pair? We think so too—and so does LAX. In fact, around the world, doggy programs are being increasingly enforced as a form of stress relief and therapy—from workplaces to schools, and now to airports.
Bell Tower & Air Garden
Location: Tom Bradley International Terminal
Chances are you’re aware that Los Angeles is a hub for arts and culture. So, it comes as no surprise that their International Airport has no shortage of art. Catching your eye at almost every turn, you’ll find interesting works rotating on the ceilings and sprawled throughout the halls. Check out LA-based artist, Mark Brandford’s Bell Tower and Ball-Nogues Air Garden for a real treat for the eyes.
Petrossian Caviar & Champagne Bar
Location: Tom Bradley International Terminal
This chic bar is a pinnacle feature of LAX, with luxurious plates and glasses of bubbly to tie you over for as long as you wish.
If airplane food isn’t up to your standards, their gourmet on the god, “Picnic in the Sky” options are here to make your flight a little more relaxing and enjoyable.
GRAMMY Museum exhibit
The GRAMMY Museum exhibit showcases five authentic Grammy awards until the end of 2019. If the entertainment world is your thing, check out these awards in person while learning about the history of the world-famous award show.
Location: Terminal 2
James’ Beach
Location: Tom Bradley International Terminal
This unique, local Los Angeles eatery offers an assortment of tacos, salads, appetizers, and, of course, cocktails. Take a seat at the bar-like area and rid yourself of the daunting reminder that your flight home was just delayed by two hours — rather, think of it as your trip being extended.
The atmosphere of the international airport parallels that of the city’s, incorporating artistic, trendy and cultural elements to make it truly LA-esque.
With the growing number of places to eat, activities to do, and things to see, LAX is quickly becoming one of the top airports across the globe.
IOC Grants Full Recognition to World Lacrosse
World Lacrosse has reached another milestone in its quest to bring lacrosse back to the Olympic Games.
The International Olympic Committee voted in its 138th session Tuesday to grant full recognition status to World Lacrosse — a historic moment for the international federation of a sport last featured on the Olympic platform 73 years ago.
“This is a momentous day for lacrosse enthusiasts around the world and a reason for our entire World Lacrosse family to celebrate,” World Lacrosse president Sue Redfern said in a press release. “We are deeply grateful to the membership of the International Olympic Committee for today’s vote and the expression of confidence it reflects. With full recognition comes greater responsibility, and we are committed to serving as an active and engaged member of the international sport community and supporting our partners across sport.
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The vote took place during the IOC session in Tokyo ahead of the upcoming Olympic Games.
“The evaluation process for full recognition has been intensive, but at every step in the process, the IOC has helped make World Lacrosse a stronger, more effective international federation, and we greatly appreciate the IOC’s ongoing support and encouragement,” World Lacrosse CEO Jim Scherr said. “While today’s decision represents a historic milestone for World Lacrosse, it is not the culmination of our journey. Rather, we will use this new status and the momentum it creates to find new ways to continue expanding opportunities for participation in lacrosse around the globe while supporting even greater growth.”
Lacrosse was a medal sport in the 1904 and 1908 Olympics and a demonstration sport in 1928, 1933 and 1948. World Lacrosse has its sights set on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles for a return to the program.
The IOC granted provisional recognition to World Lacrosse in 2018, unlocking funding for development and giving the international federation three years to conform with the Olympic Charter.
World Lacrosse has cleared every hurdle since then, demonstrating compliance in the areas of governance, anti-doping and competition integrity while growing its membership to 70 nations on six continents. Seven new nations have joined in the last 20 months. The Olympic Charter states that a sport must be practiced widely by men in 75 countries on four continents and by women in 40 countries on three continents to be eligible for the Olympics.
Lacrosse is not there yet. But the sport inched closer to that goal Tuesday.
Full recognition ensures that World Lacrosse will maintain its status as a member of the Association of IOC Recognized International Sports Federations (ARISF). Additionally, World Lacrosse will continue to be eligible to receive financial support through the IOC Development Program and will continue to benefit from access to IOC meetings, educational seminars, publications and other resources.
World Lacrosse formally introduced a new discipline of the sport — World Lacrosse Sixes — this year to better position it for Olympic inclusion.
The up-tempo, high-scoring 6v6 game is less specialized, requires fewer players, can be played on a smaller field and is shorter in duration than the traditional field discipline. World Lacrosse also envisions Sixes as an impetus for continued growth of the sport worldwide and better competitive balance.
USA Lacrosse recently held its first Sixes training camp, including practices at USA Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Md., and Blue-White men’s and women’s exhibitions at USA Lacrosse Nationals in Frederica, Del.
For the original article and to learn more about the World Lacrosse organization, please visit https://www.usalacrosse.com/news-media-blog/ioc-grants-full-recognition-world-lacrosse-historic-decision
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PoCo’s Dickson excited for 2019 LAX worlds
Port Coquitlam’s Curtis Dickson is practically synonymous with success in lacrosse.
Port Coquitlam’s Curtis Dickson is practically synonymous with success in lacrosse.
The 30 year-old forward who’s known on the floor as “Superman” has hoisted the Mann Cup national senior lacrosse championship trophy, led his college team at the University of Delaware to its only appearance in the NCAA Final Four in 2010 and the following year he was named the National Lacrosse League’s rookie of the year.
But some of his best accolades are the gold and silver medals he won playing for Canada’s national team at the 2014 and 2018 Federation of International Lacrosse world field lacrosse championships, and the gold he earned at the 2015 world indoor lacrosse championship that was held in New York State.
Next September 19-28, Dickson’s hoping to reprise those accomplishments when the 2019 world indoor championships are held at the Langley Events Centre. The event was announced at a press conference on Tuesday.
The tournament will attract teams from 20 countries, seven more than the last world championship four years ago.
Dickson, who was introduced as the tournament’s ambassador but who hopes he’ll be playing for Canada when the ball is placed on the floor, said the game’s international growth is significant.
“It’s definitely getting better, programs are starting to get bigger,” he said. “It’s great to see how much this game is growing worldwide.”
The indoor worlds are just the latest bigtime lacrosse development in the Lower Mainland. The 2022 world field lacrosse championships are being held in Coquitlam, and the recent move of the NLL’s Vancouver team into Roger’s Arena where they’ll now be known as the Warriors, Dickson said the growing excitement for the sport in the area is palpable.
“Holding tournaments at the world stage will bring a lot of eyes,” said Dickson, who plays for the Maple Ridge Burrards of the Western Lacrosse Association in the summertime and the NLL’s Calgary Roughnecks through the winter.
In fact, he’s already seeing an uptick in the numbers of kids registering for the lacrosse camps he coaches locally.
“It’s fun to play and it’s fun to watch,” Dickson said.
And that excitement will amp even higher if he gets to pull on a Maple Leaf jersey to play in nearby Langley next September.
“It would be super cool to have it just down the street from everybody and have that support,” Dickson said. “It’s definitely a motivating factor.”
• For more information about the tournament, including ticket sales, go to www.wilc2019.ca
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Hershey’s Chocolate World
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LAX Soars in World Airport Rankings, Moves to Fourth Busiest in the World, No. 10 Busiest Cargo Operation Globally – Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel
LAX Soars in World Airport Rankings, Moves to Fourth Busiest in the World, No. 10 Busiest Cargo Operation Globally
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has regained its position as the fourth busiest commercial airport in the world, while also growing in the global rankings for its cargo operations, according to Airports Council International (ACI) World data released, which can be viewed here.
According to ACI World, LAX has surpassed Tokyo-Haneda Airport to become No. 4 in the world for overall passenger traffic and remains the second busiest airport in the United States. In 2018, LAX served a record 87.5 million guests, an increase of 3.5 percent from 2017.
“Los Angeles is a global crossroads and a place where everybody is welcome,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti. “From reimagining our airport infrastructure to opening new routes that connect our city to the world, LAX’s ascent is just another reminder that Los Angeles is continually reaching new heights.”
“Los Angeles is a leading international destination for commerce and leisure travel, and the continued growth of passenger and cargo traffic in 2018 further affirms the importance of our global airport,” said Deborah Flint, Chief Executive Officer, LAWA. “LAX’s record number of passengers and rise in world rankings is a testament to the discernible modernization and innovation that is underway, and the gold-standard service we take great pride in delivering”
LAX’s total passenger count for 2018 was 87,534,384 travelers, comprised of 61,480,817 domestic passengers (up from 59,614,616 in 2017) and 26,053,567 international passengers (compared to 24,944,160 in 2017).
The increase in passenger traffic is attributable to guest demand, increased aircraft sizes, and an expansion of destinations offered by LAX’s airline partners. From 2014 to 2018, LAX added 21 new airlines and 36 new nonstop routes to international destinations. Passenger traffic has grown consistently during this period, maintaining LAX’s position as the second-busiest commercial airport in the country. In 2018, new routes included Shenyang and Xian, China; and Buenos Aries. New domestic routes included Arcata/Eureka, Calif., and Flagstaff, Ariz.
In 2023, many passengers will get to experience the LAX Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), which will reduce traffic in LAX’s central terminal area and provide a variety of easier ways to enter the airport. Upon completion, guests will enjoy a 2.25-mile elevated automated people mover (APM) that will connect LAX to a brand new consolidated rent-a-car facility and Los Angeles County Metropolitian Transit Authority’s regional light rail system across six APM stations.
LAX’s world ranking for cargo operations also jumped three spaces to become No. 10 for the most cargo tonnage processed. In 2018, LAX processed a total of 2.2 million metric tons, an increase of 2.4 percent over 2017.
LAX’s 2018 cargo figure of 2,209,850 millon metric tons breaks its previous record of 2.158 million metric tons in 2017. This increase reflects the critical role that LAX serves as a conduit for trade in the United States and beyond.
Every day, more than 1,200 flights carrying cargo arrive and depart from LAX. More than half of this number is international trade, served by carriers from the Asia-Pacific, North American, Latin American, European, and Middle Eastern regions. Cargo includes shipments sent on any one of the dedicated cargo airlines that land at LAX, or in the bellies of passenger aircraft.
LAX has more than 2.1 million square feet of space devoted to air cargo across 194 acres. The airport is home to the largest airport refrigeration facility and perishable center on the U.S. West Coast, maintained by Mercury Air Cargo, at a size of 12,700 square feet. FedEx also has an LAX presence with one of its major regional cargo centers. The LA-area cargo trade also engages more than 800 freight forwarders and 360 customs house brokers, who are in the L.A. area to expedite the region’s air cargo delivery.
LAWA is in the midst of modernizing its cargo facilities with the Century Cargo Redevelopment project, which will allow LAWA to maintain and enhance LAX’s air cargo market position among United States airports and the world. The aims of the project are to solicit innovative design and operational concepts which will allow LAWA to continue to modernize its LAX air cargo functionality and provide for additional capacity to help meet current and anticipated demand, including the creation of the first ever vertical cargo facility in the U.S.
Hierarchy: ” Worlds … “by Polaris › Worlds of Philip Farmer ›Worlds of Lee Brackett › Worlds of Ray Bradbury Garrybury Worlds of Robert Heinlein ›Worlds of Clifford Symak › Worlds of Isaac Asimov ›New Worlds of Isaac Asimov › Worlds of Robert Sheckley ›New Worlds of Robert Sheckley › New Worlds of Robert Shackley4 Mestrae Worlds of Roger Zelazny ›The Chronicles of Amber › [Worlds of John Wyndham] ›Worlds of Beam Piper › Worlds of William Tenn ›Worlds of Arthur Clarke › Worlds of Kim Stanley4 Mira 70004 Mira of Kim Stanley4 Robinson Philip Dick ›Worlds of Pierce Anthony › Worlds of Ha Rlan Ellison | Years of existence: 1995 – 1995 (Series closed) Description: In 1995, the Polaris publishing house published a collection of works “The Worlds of John Wyndham.A collection of fantastic works in five volumes ”. All five books came out at the same time and were sold as a set. The volume number was stamped on the spine of each book. The publication did not include the pre-war, literary weak works of the writer – this was mentioned in the introductory article “From the Publishing House”, which opens the first volume. Most of the short-form works included in the five-volume edition were translated into Russian for the first time. Illustrations for the cover and design of endpapers by artist I.Leontyev. Brief composition of volumes:
Leading publishing house: Polaris All publishers: Polaris Editions in the series: 5 9006 |
10 films in which the heroes escape into a fictional world – Poster-Kino
For Zach Snyder, known primarily as a director of movie comics (Watchmen, Batman v Superman), Sucker Punch is the first and perhaps , the only truly author’s project.The starting disposition is as follows: 50s, USA, a girl nicknamed Doll (Emily Browning) is sent to a psychiatric hospital by an evil stepfather – she, protecting her sister in the heat of a quarrel, shot her stepfather in the hand. However, the gloomy 50s for Zack Snyder are just a frame. In Doll’s mind, the hospital turns into an elite brothel, where she and other girls – Amber (Jamie Chun), Blondie (Vanessa Hudgens), Rocket (Gina Malone) and Cutie (Abbie Cornish) – are gangster-like bandits led by Blue (Oscar Isaac) by force. They plan to escape.To do this, they need to get a map, fire, knife, key and some kind of “victim”. The doll is forced to perform, and then it turns out that she has an extraordinary talent for dancing. Blue also comes to see her. While the Doll distracts the attention, the girls go to get artifacts. Dancing, the Doll draws in her imagination the most incredible pictures: as if she finds herself in medieval Japan, where she has to fight huge samurai demons, which, moreover, are hung with machine guns. One artifact, one dance.One new dance, one new world.
In primitive drama, Zack Snyder’s film is a sumptuous baroque that does not need any script justification. Of course, there is a forbidden plot device in the title, but you need to watch the film for another reason. In the early tenths, the industry was not yet so preoccupied with superhero franchises and slender cinematic universes, and good, okay stories were always needed. Zack Snyder is easy to criticize for his downright weak plots, but he is one of the few big Hollywood directors (along with Michael Bay) who is completely genuinely obsessed with filmmaking.A medieval knight’s castle with dragons, where people fight against orcs. A train with a thermonuclear bomb to be defused. Fields of the First World War, which are teeming with Kaiser’s zombie troops. And all this is in slowo and rapid. Only Snyder has such worlds can coexist equally within the framework of one blockbuster. “Forbidden Trick” is an embodied otherness of industrial cinema, which is difficult to imagine today.
The new theory assumes the existence of parallel universes, in which our alternative copies can live
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Imagine a world in which dinosaurs did not become extinct, but exist to this day, or Germany won the Second World War, and you happened to be born in a country that is completely different from the country in which you live now. All of this has long been a favorite topic of many science fiction writers, but according to a new theory developed by a group of American and Australian scientists, this state of affairs may well turn out to be a reality.Moreover, the existence of parallel universes, constantly interacting with each other, can explain many discrepancies in quantum mechanics that have confused scientists for quite a long time.
A new theory of the so-called “Multi-Universe” was developed by scientists from Griffiths University, Australia, and the University of California, USA. In this theory, it is assumed that in addition to the fact that parallel universes can appear and exist independently, they can influence each other by weak repulsive forces, the manifestation of which is noticeable only at the quantum level.And such a manifestation of weak forces of interaction of universes determines some features of the anomalous interaction of quantum particles and other strange phenomena that violate the laws of cause and effect and which are observed by scientists who study the world on a microscopic scale.
“The idea of parallel universes has been floating around in quantum mechanics since 1957,” says Howard Wiseman, a professor at Griffith University. every time a quantum measurement is made that violates the quantum state of the particle.This, in turn, causes a huge variety of types of universes, some of which practically do not differ from ours, and some have a lot of cardinal differences “
Let us remind our readers that the first theory to allow the existence of parallel universes was put forward by Hugh Everett, an American physicist. This idea was prompted by his observations of quantum particles that can exist in two quantum states at once, in the so-called state of quantum superposition.Everett explained this phenomenon by the fact that this particle exists simultaneously and in two more universes, in each of which it is in a different quantum state.
Like Everett, Professor Weissman and his colleagues believe that we live in one of an almost infinite number of worlds. The new theory of parallel universes, like most other theories from the field of physics and quantum mechanics, is full of the most complex mathematical expressions, formulations, postulates and conclusions, which are fundamentally impossible to understand for a “mere mortal” person.Therefore, we will try to describe some of the features of the new theory in simple understandable language.
Each of the existing parallel worlds is a real world that continuously exists over time and has a full set of precisely defined properties and physical constants. Nevertheless, these worlds interact with each other with weak rejecting forces that manifest themselves at a subtle quantum level, and these forces are the engine of the processes that over time make parallel worlds unlike each other, constantly increasing these differences.
“Our theory of the existence of parallel universes determines that if the universe existed in a single number, everything in it would obey only the laws of Newtonian mechanics. And only the existence of many universes influencing each other can explain some unusual effects and phenomena of quantum mechanics” – says Dr. Michael Hall, a scientist at the Center for Quantum Dynamics at Griffith University, even check and confirm the existence of parallel universes. “
“The consequences that the further development of a new theory can lead to, even hard to imagine, we are already coming close to the concept of” intermediate physics “, physics that does not obey either Newton’s laws or the laws of quantum mechanics” – says Professor Weisman, – “A new understanding of the nature of quantum effects will allow us to use these phenomena not blindly, as is done now, but with full awareness of the actions we are performing. And this can lead to new discoveries and breakthroughs in the field of molecular dynamics, chemistry, pharmacy and many other areas that directly affect our life with you. “
Daniil Tikhiy @funtuksochi – Artistic Cycles
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The time when smog and dust covered the light of the sun …
The time when the son raised his hand against his father…
Time, the greatest agony of mankind …
Time of hope.
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The land of tainted souls, poisonous land and ruined cities.A purifying flame in which the weak will burn and the strong will rise. A chance for the future and a mockery of fate for humanity. The primary source is the one that we once proudly named the Earth.
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Worlds-Mirrors, the universe of parallel worlds that reflect the true world of the Primary Source.
Exploring the mediatization of society: the concept of mediatized worlds
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Worlds will be difficult to use for lifting black boxes A330
“We have no reason to change the Baikal exploration program, the Mirovs will continue to operate, the expedition is working as usual.In addition, any talk about what devices can be connected to the rise of the recorders should be conducted at the state level, “he said.
Air France flight 447 departed from Rio de Janeiro International Airport and was to land at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Communication with the aircraft was lost four hours after departure, when the aircraft was over the Atlantic. There were 228 people on board. The disaster was the largest in the world in eight years and the largest in Air France’s 75-year history.
The Monde newspaper reported that the French naval ships recorded weak signals from the flight recorders of the Air France liner that crashed over the Atlantic, and a mini-submarine was sent to this area. In turn, the assistant to the Minister of Environment and Energy of France Jean-Louis Borloo denied the message about the detection of signals from flight recorders.
At present, the Mir GOA are at a preventive parking lot in Listvyanka (Irkutsk Region), where specialists from the German company Lloyd arrived yesterday for certification.As expected, tomorrow the expedition flotilla will move to the northeast of Lake Baikal towards Buryatia. On June 23, the expedition was joined by its chief – a Russian scientist, explorer of the World Ocean using deep-sea manned vehicles, professor, Hero of Russia Anatoly Sagalevich.
Expedition “Mira” on Baikal “began in 2008. During the summer, Russian bathyscaphes” Mir-1 “and” Mir-2 “explored the lake in search of new species of flora and fauna, and also sank into the deepest place of Baikal – it is located in the central part of the lake, near Olkhon Island, the depth there is more than 1.6 thousand meters.
The first dives take place in the south of Lake Baikal, in the area of Cape Tolsty. The expedition will then move north. Work is planned in July in the central part of the lake, in August – in northern Baikal.
The expedition will monitor the current state of the lake’s ecosystem, explore the flora and fauna of the lakes, places where underwater hydrothermal vents and mud volcanoes emerge. In addition, scientists intend to obtain accurate data on tectonic processes at the bottom of the lake.
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At the same time, the Chitinovs appeared on the chessboard of galactic history.An unusual race of insects in a humanoid body. The Union did not even try to establish contact with them, immediately declaring them a disgusting enemy, alien to everything reasonable. And they sent an army to the bordering worlds.
The Union of Equals, never particularly appreciating junior allies, on the contrary, only strengthened unquestioning obedience. And the first armies were manned entirely from the soldiers of the secondary worlds. They were given the right to go first to death in unknown worlds, for the dubious benefits of the Union.
At first everything went smoothly.Weak worlds caved in to strength.
After a while, there were dissatisfied, who objected to the imposed conditions. And among them are strong leaders. The union strengthened the game against the rules, the ambassadors intrigued, blackmailed, pressed, staged revolts and after a while again proclaimed their values.
But over time, the influence of the Union weakened, other leaders appeared, dissatisfied, strong, unbending, you cannot take such a hook.
Army generals were then given the authority to negotiate.They did not think for a long time, announced those who were dissatisfied with the separatists, drove the cruisers and landed the armies. The soldiers were untied their hands, robbery, violence, murder and everything at gunpoint by naval artillery.
Guardsmen with SR chevron, were feared and hated most of all.
The union occupied the rebellious capitals, the rulers actually became hostages. Now they were not offered anything to choose from, but were told what to do. Then, an emperor was sent to each rebellious world, which was the last step from equality to dictatorship.
And then Khan appears on the scene, Hanap Valla Mare, the king of the kings of the world Jorod of the Spider system. Ruler of one of the central worlds, in the “animal” sector. Khan announced his withdrawal from the Union of Equals, winning over the nearby worlds to his side. Coincidentally, a guards cruiser was stationed in orbit of one of the rebel worlds, the capture of which gave the rebels’ words weight.
The Union could not transfer even part of the army to pacify the Khan, bringing bloody order in the worlds of the Khitinovs. That played a significant role in the formation of a new full-fledged political figure.
Taking advantage of the hitch, the Khan moved from world to world destroying the few garrisons of the guardsmen using the discontent of the locals in the fight against the Union. He formed fierce units, consisting of eager for revenge, endured creatures, and sent them to the next world.
And so it lasted until the Union of Equals transferred part of the army to protect the worlds that remained devoted. But by this time, Khan’s influence had spread to hundreds of worlds, and a third of the zone came under his influence.
But our story begins in several transitions from the borders of the new galactic zone of Khan. In the beautiful green world of Topal, the Krug star system.
Chapter 1
Matarians.
Early in the morning, when a little more than a couple of hours remained before the rising of the local star, two young Matarians met at the crossroads of three paths, in a copse near Gladkoe Lake.
Both came along the path that ran past the house and crossed with the other two on Fox Hill.They had agreed on a joint fishing trip since the evening, so they were not surprised at the meeting.
The Mataras saluting, patted each other on the left shoulder, as was the custom in these places.
Young creatures are similar to each other like brothers. Widely spaced large eyes, a bald skull with a pattern of skin growths, in the form of dark rhombuses, down the back to the waist. A hooked nose, small ears attached to the skull.
The bodies are strong, sinewy, on the arms from hand to elbow on the outside and from ankle to knee on the legs, small leathery growths, sharp thorns.They hardened after thirty years of life, and by old age the tips turned yellow.
It is possible to distinguish between two matarians only by their height. The one whose name was Nev towered over a friend, a whole head.
Both carried homemade fishing rods and clay shards with bloodworms.
After the greeting, the Matars walked together, along the same path, heading to a forest lake, or rather one of the many creeks. And the lake, more like a fresh sea, stretched out for many tapas in the north-western direction from the village.Curving, the shape resembled an unfinished loop.
A steep shore of the lake, densely overgrown with a wild bit, with sharp, red, as if in blood, thorns. Because of them, you cannot approach the water at normal times. But in high water, when Smooth Lake was overwhelmed with cold water from many fast rivulets born in distant mountains, the locals climbed the thick willow trunks hanging over the impenetrable bushes to the very water. And from there, having settled down more comfortably, they calmly fished.
– You did not come yesterday to the council of the village of Nev, – either asked or reproached, the short matarec, walking alongside and waving his arms funny.
“I met with Fali,” the tall Nev replied calmly.
Matarians do not tend to be tall. Nev was born ordinary, and in recent years he quickly stretched out, sounded in the shoulders, which is absolutely unusual for a skinny race.
Even people from Sula’s entourage came to see him. It was rumored, perhaps, that the unusual matar would be taken as the personal guard of Sula. Honorary service.
Such conversations frightened the Neva, he did not want to leave his native village. Especially now, when it comes to unification with the Fali clan.
According to the customs of the Matars, a couple is obliged to live a hundred days, tied by the hands, thereby becoming a single whole. All a hundred days, two families, will visit, meeting new relatives. Having passed the test, the young couple will be given a house, proclaimed a family.
