Electronics World 2004

Galerie Mika

The Kernel Machine

In July last year, problems with the existing European AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL system were highlighted by the tragic death of 71 people, including 50 school children. The processing of extensive radar and other aircraft input information for European air space is a very big challenge, requiring a reliable system to warn air traffic controllers of impending disaster. So why has Ivor Catt's computer solution for Air Traffic Control been ignored by the authorities for 13 years? Nigel Cook reports.

Electronics World, January 2003, p12