Federal Aviation Administration

ATOP Photos

Updated: 12:23 pm ET June 23, 2005

Paper Flight Strips

Paper flight strips used to manually track airplanes.


Flight Controller

The controller can focus on providing service to customers rather than manual and paper strip-based tasks.


The system integrates flight and radar data processing

The system integrates flight and radar data processing, detects conflicts between aircraft and provides satellite data link communication and surveillance capabilities.


Modernized oceanic air traffic control automation system

Controllers use a fully modernized oceanic air traffic control automation system.


New York Controller

A New York controller works on a display in the back room.

12:23 pm ET June 23, 2005