Airport Technology (Grade 11 NSC Matric Tourism): Flashcards
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3 main purposes of airport technology
3 main purposes of airport technology
Convenience, operational efficiency, safety & security
What is FIDS?
What is FIDS?
Flight Information Display Screens showing real-time flight info
Purpose of baggage wrapping equipment
Purpose of baggage wrapping equipment
Protects luggage with plastic from tampering, moisture & damage
Thermal body scanner alert temperature
Thermal body scanner alert temperature
Above 38°C (indicates fever)
Why airports use thermal scanners
Why airports use thermal scanners
Identify passengers with fever/contagious diseases
How biometric scanners verify identity
How biometric scanners verify identity
Capture live face image & compare with passport chip data
What X-ray security scanners detect
What X-ray security scanners detect
Organic materials, inorganic materials, and metal objects
When is online check-in available?
When is online check-in available?
24 hours before flight departure
Technology in e-passports
Technology in e-passports
RFID chip with personal details & biometric data
What are e-tickets?
What are e-tickets?
Electronic tickets sent to device/email, no paper needed