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    AEROjournal - celé číslo 2/2025
    (University of Žilina, 2025)
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    Rights of passengers with specific needs
    (University of Žilina, 2025) Berčíková, Kristína; Novák Sedláčková, Alena; Šourek, David
    This paper focuses on the rights of passengers with specific needs in air transport. It examines the legislative framework designed to protect these passengers and identifies the main challenges associated with its practical implementation. The study outlines key international and European regulations, with particular emphasis on the rights of persons with disabilities and reduced mobility, as well as on operational procedures at M. R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava and other selected airports. The research findings reveal shortcomings in infrastructure, assistance services, and passenger awareness at M. R. Štefánik Airport. Based on these results, a set of recommendations was developed to improve accessibility and service quality for this passenger group. The analysis underscores the need to modernize the current system and to implement new measures that enhance the overall travel experience and ensure safe, accessible air transport for all passengers.
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    Reframing air navigation services: a modern service delivery model
    (University of Žilina, 2025) Boháčová, Andrea; Badánik, Benedikt
    The increasing digitalisation and growing complexity of air traffic management require a reassessment of traditional approaches to air navigation service provision. Emerging service delivery models move away from nationally isolated structures towards data-centric, network-enabled solutions. This paper examines these new models through the lens of airspace architecture principles and analyses the evolving roles Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), in particular their transformation into Air Traffic Service Providers (ATSPs) and ATM Data Service Providers (ADSPs). The proposed models promote a functional separation between operational Air Traffic Services (ATS) and ATM Data Services. This separation improves interoperability, scalability, and regulatory transparency, while maintaining safety and enhancing flight efficiency, cost effectiveness, and environmental performance. The transformation also supports the implementation of SESAR and Common Project objectives, especially those related to trajectory-based operations, system-wide information management, and cross-border service integration. Finally, the separation of ATSP and ADSP roles has the potential to improve overall network performance, and enable market-based provision of data services, provided that strong governance arrangements, data quality assurance mechanisms, and effective regulatory oversight are in place.
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    Aviation meteorology – its past, present, and future
    (University of Žilina, 2025) Jarošová, Miriam; Havlik, Timon
    Meteorology has been connected with aviation since its beginnings. Weather has always significantly influenced flight possibilities and pilot safety; however, only with the development of air transport did a distinct field called aviation meteorology begin to take shape. Over time, this discipline evolved and adapted to technological progress, which influenced not only observation methods but also the processing and dissemination of meteorological information. Aviation meteorology is not only about forecasting but also about the development of communication networks, data standardization, and the role of international organizations in the distribution of data essential for aviation safety, efficiency, and overall economy. The article shows the path from basic and very simple information about the atmosphere and weather in aviation to today’s methods of obtaining information important for ensuring aviation safety. It also shows how important it is to cooperate at the international level and to obtain and distribute information in a comprehensive way – from ground observations to data from meteorological satellites and numerical forecasting models.
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    Optimization & modernization of legacy navigation infrastructure
    (University of Žilina, 2025) Amaral, Nuno Miguel; Novák, Andrej; Nichtová, Radoslava
    As increasingly advanced systems continue to emerge within the aviation industry, existing systems are expected to evolve accordingly. For this reason, both world’s leading aviation authorities - the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) - emphasize a shared and consistent message: despite the rapid and exponential growth of new technologies, it remains essential to preserve and maintain the legacy navigation infrastructure. This paper begins with an introduction, followed by a brief overview of the early development of GroundBased Navigation (GBN). I then provide clear definitions of the main types of GBN equipment, accompanied by detailed explanations of their function and relevance. Afterward, I outline the methodology used in this study, describing the different phases of work that contributed to the results. Subsequently, I present and compare the current state of GBN equipment in Portugal, considering the characteristics of Portuguese airspace previously described. Finally, it will be discussed also the potential optimization and modernization of this infrastructure - exploring whether these systems shouldbe integrated, upgraded, or gradually phased out, according to truthful literature.
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    The concept of integrating unmanned aircraft into a single airspace with manned aircraft
    (University of Žilina, 2025) Alieksieiev, Oleh; Tsybov, Nikolai
    Remotely piloted aviation systems are a new component of the aviation system, which, based on the latest developments in the field of aerospace technologies, open up new and expand existing opportunities for civil/commercial applications, increase the level of flight safety and efficiency of all civil aviation. The safe integration of remotely piloted aviation systems into non-segregated airspace is a lengthy process that requires coordinated action by many stakeholders, each of whom brings their own expertise to the process. Until now, the activities of civil aviation have been based on the concept that a pilot controls an aircraft while on board, and most often with passengers. Flying aircraft without a pilot on board raises a number of important technical and operational issues that are currently being actively studied by the aviation community. The most important task is to ensure that the integration of remotely piloted aircraft into non-segregated airspace and their use at airfields in no way leads to an increased risk to the safety of aircraft with a pilot on board. The paper considers decision-making models for the management of manned and unmanned aircraft in a singleairspace, which provides a detailed analysis of the features of human-operator interaction, automated control systems and intelligent algorithms forremotely piloted aircraft systems, limitations caused by flight safety requirements in accordance with ICAO standards and recommended practices,regulatory and legal regulation and high dynamics of air the surroundings. Special attention is paid to methods of situational awareness, conflictforecasting, responsibility allocation between the pilot and automation, as well as adaptive and hybrid decision-making models based on controltheory, probabilistic methods and elements of artificial intelligence. The results of the research can be used in the development of promising air trafficcontrol systems and onboard intelligent systems, the development and updating of new flight rules that ensure the safe and effective integration ofmanned and unmanned aircraft into a single airspace.
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    Krízový manažment - celé číslo 2/2025
    (University of Žilina, 2025)
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    Využitie geografických informačných systémov v rámci cyklu krízového riadenia
    (University of Žilina, 2025) Ristvej, Jozef; Kubás, Jozef; Kollár, Boris; Chovanec, Daniel
    The spatial nature of crisis events requires the use of specialised tools that allow visualisation of their manifestations and, at the same time, more advanced analyses for informed decision-making. Geographic information systems enable the handling of spatial data and therefore represent one of the most appropriate tools for this purpose. Crisis management is a complex system whose phases form a continuous circle. The aim of this paper is to analyse and describe the use of geographic information systems within the whole cycle of crisis management. The analysis of domestic and foreign literature has allowed a clear summarisation and visualisation of their use within the entire crisis management cycle. The results also allow to discuss the shortcomings in their use in the field of crisis management in the conditions of the Slovak Republic.
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    Assessing water consumption and wastewater quality in undergraduate chemistry and pharmacy laboratories: implications for sustainable water resource management and occupational health and safety
    (University of Žilina, 2025) Bani, Siphumze; Tandlich, Roman
    Academic institutions play a crucial role in fostering skills development, advancing environmental sustainability, and addressing global socio-economic challenges, including those outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A key factor ensuring the effective functioning of universities is the consistent availability and reliable access to clean water. This is especially critical in the face of increasing climate variability. In particular, droughts, which are caused by climate change, pose a significant threat to institutional resilience, operations, and academic continuity. This study focused on quantifying water usage and wastewater generation during Chemistry and Pharmacy undergraduate practical sessions conducted over four weeks. Among the sessions analysed, the highest average consumption of distilled water occurred in Pharmaceutics 4, amounting to 96.50 ± 1.60 L. While Pharmaceutical Chemistry 3 generated the highest average volume of wastewater at 128.70 ± 3.05 L. The most heavily polluted wastewater was recorded in Pharmaceutics 3. The observed average values for key contamination indicators were Total Bacteria of 3.75×10⁴ ± 1.07×10⁴ CFU/100 mL, Chemical Oxygen Demand of 6050.00 ± 450.92 mg/L, Electrical Conductivity of 0.77 ± 0.43 mS/cm, pH of 8.20 ± 0.29, Surface Tension of 39.75 ± 2.99 mN/m, Total Suspended Solids of 273.00 ± 47.81 mg/L, and Turbidity of 263.50 ± 54.71 NTU. The continuation of this research is essential. It will enhance the understanding of water-related risks in academic institutions and contribute significantly to disaster risk management, resource planning, and promoting environmentally sustainable practices in higher education.
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    Rozvoj transverzálnych zručností študentov krízového manažmentu pomocou prístupu ESP
    (University of Žilina, 2025) Smolková, Katarína
    As crisis management evolves into a more interdisciplinary and high-stakes profession, English for Specific Purposes (ESP) training must adapt with innovative strategies that extend beyond linguistic accuracy. This paper analyses the incorporation of soft skills training into English for Specific Purposes education for students prepared for professions in crisis management. Emphasizing the growing demand for communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership abilities, the study draws on graduate profile descriptors from a selected university faculty and data from the National System of Occupations to identify key competencies required by the labour market. The paper outlines language learning activities designed to foster these soft skills within the ESP classroom and highlights the importance of aligning language instruction with real-world professional expectations. A student questionnaire is introduced as a self-assessment tool, providing insights into learners' awareness and perceived proficiency in specific soft skills. The findings endorse a redefined ESP model that actively facilitates the comprehensive development of future crisis managers.