An aircraft with at least an inflatable device installed in a cavity in its external surface which is equipped with a door for openingclosing said cavity is provided. The invention also relates to a method for measuring temperature, especially by means of a radiation thermometer having a heatable measuring tip. The voltage supply to the IR heaters may be selectively adjusted so as to match the wavelength of the generated IR heat to the energy absorbing capability of the particular coating solution being utilized for proper timed absorption of the infrared energy. A brace member comprises a first end which is connected to the swivel arm and a second end which is connected to the first pipe to thereby support the first pipe for movement in a generally horizontal plane. The system further comprises an automated material handling system, integrated transport facilitation system software in communication with the host system via the communications network, and a notification generated by the integrated transport facilitation system.