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Critical Infrastructure Protection

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Grounded: The FAA Alert System Failure Could Be a Wake-Up Call
It turned out to be a system failure that grounded thousands of flights on January 11, but U.S. critical infrastructure faces a range of threats—from Russian hackers, to weather events, to angry individuals with guns. The government and organizations responsible for critical infrastructure can take steps to actively manage these risks.
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Jan 13, 2023
The Hill
Henry H. Willis @HenryHWillis

Air Traffic Control

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How to Prevent Drones Colliding in Crowded Skies
The federal government should work with private firms to develop drone traffic management systems and test drone designs. This could help stimulate the development of drone aviation. It could also help modernize the air traffic control system.
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Sep 14, 2016
Newsweek
Kenneth Kuhn, William Welser IV, et al.
Civilian and Commercial Drones

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Regulating Drone Airspace Using 'Smart Markets'
With commercially operated autonomous drones potentially on the horizon, a policy problem is likely to emerge: allocation of scarce airspace and preferred flight paths. 'Smart markets' could help.
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Apr 19, 2016
TechCrunch
David Manheim, John F. Raffensperger, et al.