As detailed here, the FAA wants to create an air traffic system that uses satellites and sensor technology to improve safety and eliminate delay.

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Safety concerns are being addressed with a mandatory sensor which calls emergency services in the event of an accident.

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While each sensor has its advantages, life-safety can be affected if the wrong detector is used for specific kinds of fires.

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As an extra safety bonus, it also features an auto-off sensor, just in case a certain someone wakes up late and has to run to class in a hurry.

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Taking advantage of Continental's sensor fusion technology as part of the ContiGuard safety concept, the vehicle is able to track all objects as they enter into the sensors' field of view.

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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has set up a program to gather information about car crashes using data from sensor boxes.

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