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Does the Bus Stop Here?(Avionics Technology)
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Aircraft Maintenance Technology
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April 1, 2008
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Does the Bus Stop Here?
By Jim Sparks
Communicating in the digital age
I recently traveled commercially to attend a conference in Europe. After arriving at an international gateway in the early morning hours, I had to take an automated shuttle from one terminal to another in order to rendezvous with my connecting flight. My mind was running at full speed as a result of the potent and highly caffeinated coffee I had consumed during the transatlantic crossing.
The shuttle station was fairly typical of many modern airports. As the transport vehicle arrived, one set of doors opened for a specific amount of time to allow passengers to exit. The doors then closed ...