Expert observers define top priorities to ensure safe and accessible skies
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Sixteen experts were surveyed for their views on what constitutes the foremost problem with US air transportation and how to implement a safe, efficient system in the year 2000. The problem most cited was the decline in air transportation capacity. This partitioned into several problems, including lacks of runway capacity, radio frequencies and airspace near airports. Other problems cited include inadequate training and experience of airplane captains and first officers and outdated air traffic control systems. Suggested steps to achieve a viable air transportation system in the year 2000 include constructing new airports and runways, improved air traffic control system, use of the global positioning system for navigation, systems to improve takeoffs and landings, use of demand management methods, collision avoidance systems, and providing the Federal Aviation Administration with resources to achieve these goals.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 1991
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Improving the world's largest, most advanced system: a system-wide upgrade races to replace two-decade-old equipment
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun a complete redesign of the US air traffic control system. The program consists of 90 projects, 88 of which are under contract, with over 30 percent completed. The rapid growth of the US aviation system is outstripping the capacities of US air traffic control systems and airports. This may result in diminished safety, greater congestion and more delays. Unfortunately, much of the FAA's redesign efforts are delayed because of budget and other problems. Major components of the $20 billion-plus FAA Capital Investment Plan include the Advanced Automation System, employing IBM 3083 computers for identifying and guiding planes; airport surveillance radar-9 digital radar systems; new voice switching and control system; upgraded automated radar terminal system III; airport surface detection equipment 3; and initial sector suite system.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 1991
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Marathon man: David Downey
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David Downey develops software for Garmin International's GPS-based devices that assists runners and bikers train. Downey regularly joins bike races, marathons, and triathlons to test the devices that Garmin develops. Garmin's recruitment of people who are passionate about their products means that the company subsidizes sports teams, pilot lessons, and race entry fees.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2008
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