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Old 24th May 2001, 03:43
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bearsden
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Airlines in Canada use a Thor Guard System that determines the amount of electricity in the air when thunderstorms are nearby.

When the system indicates a certain level a red alert is called and all ramp operations, including refuelling is halted.