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Airports face ever-evolving challenges that demand constant upgrades
At Modern Waste Solutions, we recognize how crucial safety, security, and convenience are for airport administrators.
We understand the challenges in preventing ground and air collisions, safeguarding passengers from airborne terrorist threats in terminals and during flights, all while ensuring a smooth customer experience.
Maintaining world-class airport security and convenience requires the use of state-of-the-art equipment. As a result, this frequently leads to the disposal of outdated electronics. Modern Waste Solutions proudly maintains the following certifications in electronic recycling and data destruction:
— ISO 14001
— ISO 45001
— ISO 9001
— RESPONSIBLE RECYCLING© (R2v3)
With Modern Waste Solutions, disposing of electronic equipment is safe, secure, responsible, and convenient. This ensures that when you embrace the latest technologies, you have one less thing to worry about.
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Aviation Safety Technologies are Advancing Rapidly
When aviation incidents occur, expect them to be on top of the headlines. This is why the implementation of strict air traffic control is an absolute necessity. This highlights the importance of airport surveillance radars which are key to relaying precise instructions to aircraft pilots that are about to land or go airborne.
Airports take pride in making their operations as efficient and safe for their passengers. Hence, they are now moving away from the old analog surveillance radar systems and are integrating into a new digital ASR. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Defense are working together on a Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System. This new technology will allow air traffic controllers to provide more accurate data and display.
The FAA is responsible for developing and testing the ASR, making sure upgrades are safe and operational before they’re used.
Airport Security Tech Evolves for Safer Travel
Researchers must always stay one step ahead in developing security technologies since they are one potential terrorist attack away from having an entire operation compromised. Finding the right balance between effectiveness and passenger privacy adds to the challenge, with various body-scanning technologies in use across airports.
Magnetometers
These devices identify hidden metal objects by employing an electromagnetic field.
X-Ray Imaging
Creating detailed images of foreign objects is achieved by reflecting low-energy x-ray beams off the body.
Puffer Machines
Although less common, another method involves blowing air onto passengers to dislodge particles for explosive analysis.
Magnetic Imaging
Millimeter wave technology scans the body for anomalies, providing strong security despite limitations in detecting explosives based on their chemical signature.
To maintain privacy, federal laws limit the data collected by body scanners, requiring special software for filtering. Concerns linger about data leaks from online security breaches. Beyond scanning passengers, airports employ extensive video surveillance for security. Video footage is usually stored for 180 days, but limited storage space necessitates periodic disposal.
Airport Convenience Tech Simplifies Travel
Besides safety and security, airports also integrate a considerable amount of computerized technology for passengers’ convenience. These electronic conveniences include:
— Baggage claim conveyor systems
— Automated parking solutions
— Flight information display screens
— Computerized check-in kiosks
Benefits of Working with Modern Waste
Modern Waste ensures compliance with relevant laws, including those set forth by the National Security Agency and the Department of Defense, when managing airports’ electronics and data. Our disposal methods prioritize environmental responsibility, safety, and security. Contact us today to learn more about our tailored services.