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End of WWII Circa Aircraft• 1946 - The Douglas DC-6 is introduced• Several four engine, (piston) powered aircraft become themainstay of the commercial aircraft fleetCruise speed = 550 kph45-65 passengers300 builtSome still fly todayVirginia Tech 8
Development of the RADAR• Allows the surveillance of aircraft allowing efficient and safeaircraft operations• Primary RADAR is used after WWIISecondary RADAR(transponder)Primary RADARVirginia Tech 9
Page 4 and 5: Early Developments (II)• 1930s -
Page 6 and 7: Early Airports• In the 30’s air
Page 10 and 11: Post War Period• 1945 - First rad
Page 12 and 13: Representative Aircraft of the Post
Page 14 and 15: Short-Range Aircraft Development (6
Page 16 and 17: Supersonic Aircraft (Late 60’s)
Page 18 and 19: Airport Innovations (70’s)In the
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Page 22 and 23: Satellite Revolution• 1993 - GPS
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