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Philadelphia airport launches new STARS system
Airline Industry Information, Nov 18, 2002
AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Philadelphia International Airport activated its new air traffic control system on Sunday (17 November).
The new USD1.3bn system - Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) - features colour monitors, allows controllers to view weather maps, and can be easily upgraded. However, the system - already installed at eight airports and expected to be installed at a further 74 - has faced criticism.
According to critics, the system does not always provide a reliable picture. During limited tests at El Paso, Texas, air traffic controllers were reportedly unable to distinguish between aircraft on a runway and vehicles on a nearby highway.
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