Every year millions of people travel by air. Air safety and security is a vital element for travelers. Especially after the September 2001 incident at the World Trade Center.
Airlines, airports and the aviation authority have taken drastic measures to ensure air travel is safe.
Sometimes at the inconvenience of the travelers themselves. They have to follow strict body search at airports. Their hand carry luggage are subjected to thorough checks by airport security officers.
2. Environmental friendly
Aerospace industry and air travel are contributers of water, air and noise pollution. It also carry some dangerous goods as cargo on board the aircraft. Spillage of those dangerous goods like chemicals would have serious adverse effects on the environment.
The construction of airports, roads leading to it and other supporting infrastructures would damage the natural ecosystem if not properly manage. There is a requirement in most countries for an Environment Impact Assessment (E.I.A) to be carried out.
3. Disabled and reduced mobility people
The requirements in many develop countries for access to air travel by this group of passenger is being supported by their respective governments.
In USA and UK regulations are enforced to ensure airlines and airports provide easy access to this group of people. In Malaysia pressure groups in the form of NGO are championing their cause.
4. Education, Research and Development
Aerospace scientists are pioneers in many technologies. Innovations and new inventions are many. In quite a number of aerospace nations we will find strong collaboration between the industry and the universities. The smart partnership is a win win for both the industries and the educational communities.
5. Medical and Health
The technology developed for aerospace systems are now being used in the field of medical engineering. New smart materials are finding its uses in many surgeries and procedures that help patients.
Satellites are helping doctors to communicate with other remote hospitals around the world. In fact the advancement in satellite communication are making remotely controlled surgery a possibility in this era.
6. Search and Rescue
During the tsunami disaster in Acheh Indonesia the air rescue had played a very significant role in saving thousands of life. Airlift of injured people, dropping of food and medical supplies are carried out by aircrafts and helicopters during emergencies.
7. Quality of Life
Aerospace technology had changed the way people work, travel, communicate and exchange information. One would not be able to function properly if we are deprived of the modern technology and facilities accorded by the advancement in aerospace.
8. Information and communication
Aerospace technology greatest contribution apart from flying is in satellite communication. Many people lives are now depended on the system. Flight navigation, Global positioning , Tracking of goods, Weather forecast, Broadcasting, Mapping and etc.
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