terminaalialueet

Terminiaalialueet is a Finnish plural form referring to areas associated with terminal points, and the term is polysemous, used in several fields to denote different kinds of terminal or ending zones.

In transport and urban planning, terminiaalialueet describe areas around transportation terminals such as bus stations, railway stations, or ports. These zones typically include the terminal itself, passenger facilities, layover or staging areas, parking, taxi and ride-hail access, and connections to other modes of transport. The concept emphasizes efficient passenger flow, transfer opportunities, and access management within a concentrated hub.

In aviation, terminiaalialue may refer to the terminal area surrounding an airport where air traffic control manages arriving and departing aircraft. This includes the terminal maneuvering area and related airspace used for sequencing, spacing, and coordinating flight paths in the approach and departure phases. The term highlights the interface between ground facilities and en-route airspace operations.

In neuroscience and biology, terminiaalialueet denote the regions at the ends of neurons where synapses form, i.e., axon terminals or synaptic boutons. These areas are sites of neurotransmitter release and communication with other neurons or target cells, playing a key role in synaptic transmission and neural networks.

The term is thus used across disciplines to indicate a terminal or ending region, whether in physical space, airspace, or cellular structures.