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Old 20th May 2017, 21:41
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Originally Posted by ZOOKER
...the content of the observations and accuracy of the forecasts are not a patch on what was available previously.

...However, this seems another part of an insidious erosion of the responsibilities and skill-sets of the ATCO profession...
Hi Zooker

Any statistical data to back up your first assertion regarding the Met Office? Or is it purely subjective?

On the other point I've quoted...why would digital towers be an erosion of the responsibilities and skill-sets of ATCOs?
It's the same job, with the same responsibilities.
The technology involved offers more situational awareness for the ATCOs, which is a good thing surely?
Every ATCO makes mistakes at work. Tools which make it less likely for ATCOs to make mistakes, and for ATCOs to make more timely interventions when things go wrong, are surely a good thing.
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