ICAR (Finals - Mod 2 & 3) Flashcards
(51 cards)
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formal accords between two or more sovereign states that regulate various aspects of their relations, such as trade, defense, or environmental protection.
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International Agreements
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Agreements can be either
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Bilateral or Multilateral
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is a legally binding agreement between two parties, typically two countries or organizations, aimed at regulating specific aspects of their relationship.
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Bilateral Agreement
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Characteristics of Bilateral Agreements
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- Involves only two parties.
- Can be focused on a specific issue
- Easier to negotiate and implement
- Often quicker to reach consensus
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Examples of Bilateral Agreements
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- United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
- The Iran Nuclear Deal (2015)
- The U.S.-Japan Security Treaty (1951)
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is a treaty or accord between three or more parties, typically multiple countries, that addresses shared global or regional issues
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Multilateral agreement
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Characteristics of Multilateral Agreements
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- Involves three or more parties.
- Covers issues that affect a larger group of countrie
- More complex to negotiate
- Typically includes a framework for long-term cooperation
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Examples of multilateral agreements
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- The Paris Agreement (2015)
- World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreements
- The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
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Advantages of Bilateral Agreements
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- Flexibility
- Quick negotiations
- Focus
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Advantages of Multilateral Agreements
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- Wider Impact
- Collective Action
- Legal and Political Support
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involves measures taken to ensure the safety of aircraft, passengers, and crew from unlawful interference, such as terrorism, hijacking, and sabotage.
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Aviation Security
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Objectives of aviation security
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- preventing terrorism
- Ensuring Safe Operations
- Protecting Passengers and Crew
- Preventing Smuggling
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- Protecting against acts of terrorism targeting civil aviation.
- Preventing threats that could disrupt the operation of aircraft, such as explosives or weapons.
- Safeguarding the well-being of those traveling by air.
- Preventing illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, from being conducted through airports or on aircraft.
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- Preventing Terrorism
- Ensuring Safe Operations
- Protecting Passengers and Crew
- Preventing Smuggling
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Threats to aviation security
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- Terrorism
- Unlawful interference
- Cybersecurity
- Smuggling and illegal transport
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- Hijacking, bombings, and cyber-attacks targeting aviation systems.
- Threats such as sabotage or unlawful access to restricted areas.
- Attacks on aviation infrastructure, such as air traffic control systems and airline databases.
- The movement of illicit goods, including drugs or weapons, through airports and on aircraft.
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- Terrorism
- Unlawful interference
- Cybersecurity
- Smuggling and illegal transport
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International Framework for Aviation Security
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- ICAO’s Security Standards
- Terrorist Attack Response
- National Regulations
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- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sets global standards for aviation security under Annex 17.
- Protocols for responding to hijackings, bomb threats, and other security incidents.
- Each country enforces its own security measures while complying with ICAO’s standards.
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- ICAO’s Security Standards
- Terrorist Attack Response
- National Regulations
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Aviation security measures
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- Screening
- Access control
- Passenger behavior monitoring
- Air marshal programs
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- Passengers, baggage, and cargo undergo rigorous screening to detect prohibited items.
- Restricting access to sensitive areas of airports, including tarmacs and cockpit access.
- Analyzing passenger behavior for signs of suspicious activity.
- Deploying armed personnel on flights to ensure passenger safety.
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- Screening
- Access control
- Passenger behavior monitoring
- Air marshal programs
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refer to the negative impacts of air travel on the environment, such as greenhouse gas emissions, noise pollution, and resource consumption.
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Environmental challenges
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Issues in Aviation
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- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Fuel consumption
- Noise pollution
- Waste management
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refers to the systems and procedures used to manage air traffic in controlled airspace, ensuring the safe and efficient flow of aircraft.
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Air Traffic Management
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Objectives of air traffic management
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- Safety
- Efficiency
- Capacity Management
- Environmental Considerations
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Components of air traffic management
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- Air traffic control
- Air navigation services
- Air traffic flow management
- Collision Avoidance Systems
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Direct communication and coordination between air traffic controllers and aircraft.
Air traffic control
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Provides the infrastructure and systems for aircraft navigation.
Air navigation services
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A system to ensure that the flow of air traffic remains manageable.
Air traffic flow management
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Technologies like TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System to reduce the risk of mid-air collisions.
Collision Avoidance System
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Air Traffic Control (ATC) System
- Area Control Centers
- Approach Control
- Tower Control
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Responsible for managing air traffic over large areas, typically at higher altitudes.
Area control centers
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Coordinates aircraft approaching airports, managing safe distances between arrivals.
Approach control
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Provides clearance for aircraft on the ground and ensures safe takeoff and landing procedures.
Tower control
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Types of Air Traffic Control Services
- Enroute ATC
- Terminal ATC
- Ground ATC
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Provides guidance for aircraft flying at cruising altitudes in large sectors
Enroute ATC
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Manages aircraft as they approacn or depart from an airport.
Terminal ATC
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Controls the movement of aircraft on the ground, including taxiing and pushback.
Ground ATC
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is the science and technology of guiding aircraft from one location to another.
Aviation Navigation
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Aviation navigation encompasses the use of both ___ and ___ systems to provide accurate positioning data to pilots.
- ground-based
- satellite-based
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Types of ground based navigation
- VOR
- ILS
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A radio navigation system for aircraft
VOR
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A system for guiding aircraft during landing
ILS
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Types of satellite based navigation
- GPS
- Global Navigation Satellite System
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A satellite-based systern for determining precise position and time.
GPS
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A broader tem that includes GPS and other satellite systems used for navigation.
Global Navigation Satellite System
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are integrated to ensure that aircraft can navigate safely through controlled airspace.
Air Traffic Management and Navigation System
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Pilots submit ___ that are processed by ATM systems to ensure smooth routing.
flight plans
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ATM systems utilize navigation data to provide the most efficient and safest routes for aircraft.
Route management
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Technologies Enhancing Air Traffic Management and Navigation
- Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
- Performance-Based Navigation
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A surveillance technology that allows aircraft to broadcast their position, improving situational awareness for air traffic controllers.
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
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Allows aircraft to fly on more direct routes based on their navigation performance, reducing congestion and fuel consumption.
Performance-Based Navigation
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- are responsible for providing the infrastructure and services necessary for air traffic management and navigation.
- They ensure that air traffic controllers have the tools and data required to manage the safe movement of aircraft.
Air Navigation Service Providers
