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(Protection of aircraft and passengers)
Research in this theme will be aimed at enhancing protection measures
including preventing hostile action and aircraft misuse. Topics will
include security measures in the cabin and cockpit designs and
automatic control, as well as security aspects of airspace management
and airport operations.
The aim is to make a successful attack of any kind on an aircraft
causing injury, loss, damage or disruption to travellers or other citizens
impossible. This research theme will address aircraft security systems
including cockpit and cabin monitoring and protection, as well as
controlled aircraft operation and landing from the ground, secured
airspace management and communication networks, as well as airport
security systems. Protection of aircraft and passengers is paramount
and the systems will include improved data and identification methods,
auto recovery and improved security design of aircraft. The theme
corresponds to ACARE's Ultra Secure Air Transport System High Level
Target Concept.
South African organisations have interest and capabilities in the following:
- Communication
- Contraband detection
- Data links
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