The Airport of the Future
Running head: AIRPORTS OF THE FUTURE
The Airport of the Future
ABSTRACT
This paper will discuss changes to current security measures already in place at airports across the United States. Assuming there is a flexible budget plan, this paper will discuss some new security measures and/or upgrades to already existing security measures. Security measures include all aspects of airport operations from check-in, security screening, baggage handling, etc. This paper will also discuss the entire process of screening a passenger from arrival at the terminal until boarding the plane at the gate. A brief look at freight operations will also be included in this paper. Keywords: screening, passenger(s), perimeter, terrorist(s)
Airports of the Future Since the attacks of September 11, 2001 the United States went through many changes. The country quickly realized it was not as safe as it probably thought it was. In the minds of many, an attack on American soil was slim considering all the security and technology America has at its disposal. When people imagine an attack on America they assume something similar to attack of Pearl Harbor by Japan. The attacks of 9/11 were an unconventional method of operation by sophisticated terrorists that used commercial airplanes to strike massive infrastructures. Terrorists not only want to use methods that will cause a huge loss of life, but that will also cause wide spread panic subsequently affecting the national economy. Airports today need to be equipped with the proper security measures and technology to deter an attack like 9/11 from occurring again. New security measures need to be employed to existing airports and should also be implemented as a part of new plans in the development of future airports. Upon airport arrival, passengers flood the terminals as they gather their bags and say goodbye to their loved ones. This can potentially become a perfect target for
The Airport of the Future
ABSTRACT
This paper will discuss changes to current security measures already in place at airports across the United States. Assuming there is a flexible budget plan, this paper will discuss some new security measures and/or upgrades to already existing security measures. Security measures include all aspects of airport operations from check-in, security screening, baggage handling, etc. This paper will also discuss the entire process of screening a passenger from arrival at the terminal until boarding the plane at the gate. A brief look at freight operations will also be included in this paper. Keywords: screening, passenger(s), perimeter, terrorist(s)
Airports of the Future Since the attacks of September 11, 2001 the United States went through many changes. The country quickly realized it was not as safe as it probably thought it was. In the minds of many, an attack on American soil was slim considering all the security and technology America has at its disposal. When people imagine an attack on America they assume something similar to attack of Pearl Harbor by Japan. The attacks of 9/11 were an unconventional method of operation by sophisticated terrorists that used commercial airplanes to strike massive infrastructures. Terrorists not only want to use methods that will cause a huge loss of life, but that will also cause wide spread panic subsequently affecting the national economy. Airports today need to be equipped with the proper security measures and technology to deter an attack like 9/11 from occurring again. New security measures need to be employed to existing airports and should also be implemented as a part of new plans in the development of future airports. Upon airport arrival, passengers flood the terminals as they gather their bags and say goodbye to their loved ones. This can potentially become a perfect target for
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