air traffic
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Brains Manage Neurons Like Air Traffic Controllers Manage Airplane Movements
Air traffic controllers monitor the movements of thousands of flights — taking into account the types of aircraft used and the cargo carried — to destinations in real time. As well, in order to properly co-ordinate arrivals and departures, aircraft speeds must be constantly adjusted. Without this constant control adhering to clear navigation rules, chaos…
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Airport Shitstorm: Computer Error Stops All Flights From London
London’s Heathrow Airport is always a stressful place, but travellers today are having a shittier time than usual. London airspace is restricted after a power outage spurred what the BBC describes as a computer error at an air traffic control centre, meaning there will be plenty of delays, re-routes and cancellations. Update: It’s fixed now!
