Aerial Ropeways - Environmental Clearance

EIA Guidance Manual – Aerial Ropewaysd) temperature, wind, and weather conditions;e) record of compliance with daily operational inspection including signs, loading andunloading zones;f) accidents, malfunctions, or abnormal occurrences during operation;g) signature of the operator.Maintenance log should be maintained wherein the actual execution of maintenance work shallbe recorded. The log will state the components serviced, and the condition of the components. Arecord shall be kept of replacement of components.Rescue of Passengers Along the LineWhen designing an installation, suitable means for rescue should be provided (ladders, capstan,etc.) to facilitate the rescue of passengers who might remain trapped along the line on account ofunforeseen stopping of the installation in a reasonably short time.The chosen rescue equipment should be such that the rescue operation can be carried out in asame manner even at the most critical points of the route i.e. over water spread, rugged terrain,high elevation above the ground etc.The areas exposed to the dangers of natural forces (landslides, rock falls, storms, earthquakesetc.) should be avoided as far as possible. In areas were wind speed are unpredictable properprecautions are to be taken. Under normal conditions, the following equation has to be consideredfor wind pressure:For empty vehicles: p=120kgf/m 2For passenger vehicles: p=30kgf/m 2 .The maximum speed of the vehicle needs to be determined based on the safety of travel. Themaximum speeds for the various types of vehicles are given below: any deviation from thesenorms has to be agreed upon by the inspecting authority:26Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad