Signalling the beginning of a new era to international civil aviation, the concept of the CNS/ATM systems came into being as the result of joint efforts of the international community, under the aegis of ICAO, in search for a solution to the limitations of the ground-based air navigation systems, which would otherwise inhibit further development of air transport on a global scale. Employing digital and satellite technologies in support of a seamless air traffic management system, it will bring improvements upon the present levels of safety, efficiency and accuracy, as well as increased capacity and economic benefits. / An analysis of the existing legal tools hereby confirms the need for the development of an appropriate legal framework for the GNSS. In considering the fundamental principles to be contained therein, this thesis examines the adequacy of an international convention as the long-term means to provide for the legal guarantees which will inspire world-wide confidence in the integrity of the system. Finally, it provides detailed examination of the relevant legal issues, such as liability, certification, administration, financing and cost recovery, as well as future operating structures. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:QMM.30282 |
| Date | January 2000 |
| Creators | Andrade, Alessandra Arrojado Lisbôa de. |
| Contributors | Milde, Michael (advisor) |
| Publisher | McGill University |
| Source Sets | Library and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Coverage | Master of Laws (Institute of Air and Space Law.) |
| Rights | All items in eScholarship@McGill are protected by copyright with all rights reserved unless otherwise indicated. |
| Relation | alephsysno: 001751823, proquestno: MQ64258, Theses scanned by UMI/ProQuest. |
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