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In reply to the discussion: Spy Plane Fries Air Traffic Control Computers, Shuts Down LAX [View all]Xithras
(16,191 posts)49. I thought that too, but why now?
I've seen (and fixed) software bugs caused by 16 bit integer limitations, and at first it really does sound like that may have been the issue. I'm a bit puzzled by the fact that this has never happened before though. The U2 has been in service for nearly 60 years...this can't possibly be the first time one has flown over Los Angeles. How does a bug like that escape detection for so long?
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Unless there were electronic counter measures they are not talking about...nt
Jesus Malverde
May 2014
#4
Unfortunately for all of us, the worst possible scenario becomes less and less unlikely everyday
Exultant Democracy
May 2014
#32
Maybe so. How long ago was it? If it was somewhat recent maybe they've found a second use for
okaawhatever
May 2014
#24
Exactly. Fired is inappropriate. In fact this is an opportunity to examine other failure
lostincalifornia
May 2014
#14
seems like the air traffic controllers have had to work with antiquated equipment forever.
olddad56
May 2014
#21
FAA Says U-2 Spy Plane Definitely Scrambled Air Traffic Control Computers
Jesus Malverde
May 2014
#53