Citation

Loroch L, Żyluk A. J. Konbin 2008; 7(4): 95.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Wydawnictwo Instytutu Technicznego Wojsk Lotniczych, Publisher Walter de Gruyter)

DOI

10.2478/v10040-008-0081-z

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Security of increasing intensity of air traffic requires significant technological support. In Europe, the dynamics of this phenomenon will be additionally stimulated by implementation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into the air traffic. For effective operation of aircraft fleet it is necessary to employ new on-board diagnostic devices and flight recorders in order to evaluate technical condition of aircraft's instrumentation. Reducing the pilots' workload requires the development of new integrated digital avionics. On the other hand, in order to make the air traffic more secure, it is necessary to develop "sense and avoid" systems not only for UAVs, but for piloted aircraft, as well. On-ground support requires the effective airport/airfield protection and keeping airfield pavements well-maintained and safe.