Risk and countermeasure analysis of network-based global airplane tracking system

The mysterious disappearance of MH370 flight is incredible in current air traffic management (ATM) with the rapid development of modern communication technology. In this paper, the vulnerabilities of communication technology and safety management on airplane tracking are explored through several existing methods and means. Then the proposals, for airborne communication, navigation, and surveillance system and safety management from internal and external factors, are put forward respectively to improve the ability of emergency response and disaster recovery for flight.