12-second delay

<b>12-SECOND DELAY:</b> Air traffic controllers Stuart Smith, left, and Jeff Doden work in the tower at LAX, using radar. Satellite technology is more accurate and reliable, updating information every second.

Richard Hartog / LAT / June 4, 2007

12-SECOND DELAY: Air traffic controllers Stuart Smith, left, and Jeff Doden work in the tower at LAX, using radar. Satellite technology is more accurate and reliable, updating information every second.

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