FAA Testing New Microburst Detection System In Las Vegas

FAA is testing a new system at Las Vegas Airport designed to improve the detection of dangerous "microburst" winds in dry climates. The system is called light detection and ranging, or LIDAR. According to an FAA employee newsletter, the latest phase of LIDAR tests finished Nov. 30, during which more...

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