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Magnetic Field Sensors Could Help Halt Runway Crashes

European engineers harness Earth's magnetic field to
improve airport safety

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Stephen Pendergast:

NASA and the FAA did a test of magnetic loop sensors for runway incursion reduction as part of the RIRP program at LGB (Long Beach) in the mid 90's. Performance varied widely with different types of aircraft and speed.

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