Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - FOXNEWS - 20140320:18:16:00
Radar signal of the aircraft. it also transmits a unique code assigned by air traffic control that allows the controller to identify us on their scope, but it also transmits the altitude of the airplane to the controller. the altitude source comes from a different place in the airplane. >> okay. >> lastly, it also transmits signals to other aircraft in the area that allows us to essentially get a picture of where the other aircraft in the area are. >> not just a single purpose. in many ways, scott, you're right. we've been talking about it. serves one purpose. this was brought up in a column i...
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