Automated Systems: Credit Homework Questions

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An airport is considering automating the clearing of snow and ice from its runways.
a. Before the introduction of any automated system, what should be carried out? [KU] (1 point)

The airport eventually invests in robotic snow ploughs to clear the runways.
Why might the company consider spending large sums of money on the installation of these highly expensive machines? [PS] (2 points)

Give one disadvantage for employees of automation in the workplace. [KU] (1 point)

Name and describe one method by which the snow ploughs can be taught the route around the airport. [KU] (2 points)

The control programs for the robots are stored on ROM chips. Although this is the most expensive way of storing the programs, give two reasons why this storage medium is used. [PS] (2 points)

The robots are programmed to blow warm air onto the runways if the temperature is below freezing. Sensors are fitted to the robot so that the computer can activate the blowers automatically.
As well as sensors, what else would be needed to control the robots? [PS] (1 point)

The temperature constantly varies. What must happen to the data from the sensor so that the computer can process it? [KU] (1 point)

Give two arguments that the airport management could use to justify the expensive of introducing this system. [PS] (2 points)

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