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6.1 A Layered Architecture
Pages 55-58

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... These systems of the networking layer communicate voice, video, and data and can use the wired physical layer as well as wireless infrastructure. The physical components include switches, routers, gateways, and wireless access points that guide voice and data signals from their source to their intended destinations.
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From page 56...
... Landside IT systems are located in publicly accessible spaces, usually outside the terminal, and are not directly related to aviation operations but instead assist in passenger drop-off and pick-up at the airport. Many systems, such as automatic vehicle identification (AVI)
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... • Using a centralized data repository and dissemination, which cuts down on human handling of data and associated errors -- thus improving data accuracy and response time. • Making larger amounts of data readily available to management, allowing the organization and revenues to be fine-tuned.
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... 58 Information Technology Systems at Airports–A Primer Table 6-1. Airport IT systems matrix.
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Key Terms

  • passenger processing
  • surface movement
  • cabling infrastructure
  • integration layer
  • physical components

  • improving data
  • weather observation
  • networking layer
  • include switches
  • application functions

  • architecture exemplifies
  • simplifying information
  • movement radar
  • response time
  • dynamic signage

  • human handling
  • own dedicated
  • fiber optic
  • found alphabetically
  • network function

  • control disaster
  • alphabetical list
  • flight information
  • parking access
  • foundation layer

  • information distribution
  • information display
  • physical layer
  • maintenance management
  • send signals


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