The objective of "Advanced Airport Systems Technology Research Consortium" (ASTREC) is to establish an airport system where both convenience and safety requirements are met through the use of e-Tag (RFID) in a seamless ground and air transportation system. Research activities are conducted jointly by the airport operator, airlines, home-delivery companies, RFID technology related companies and system vendors under the direction and cooperation of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) and other respective government agencies.