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Conflict alert system

Description: Interview at Logan Airport about air traffic control conflict alert system in which radar scope shows planes flying too close in airspace. Also about runway 22L approach.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/26/1978

Distrigas

Description: Interview with Mr. DeVito on benefit of Distrigas to Everett; danger and safety issues of transporting LNG, especially in light of recent accidents in Mexico and Spain involving liquefied gases other than methane. Says the industry is well regulated. Tanks, storage facilities, ship. Edison plant and six smokestacks on waterfront. Wide of entire Mystic River (Tobin) Bridge. Variety of warning signs at Distrigas plant: “no trespassing,” “razor wire,” “beware attack dog,” “no smoking,” “private road.” Barbed wire atop chain link fence. Indianhead Gas truck.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/18/1978

LNG tanker

Description: LNG tanker “Isabella,” accompanied by two tug boats, approaches Distrigas terminal in Everett. Network of pipelines on deck, seen from above. Liberian flag on bow. Exxon transfer station with tank trucks. Sign “Safety has no quitting time.”
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/01/1978

Midair collision avoidance system

Description: Demonstration of midair collision avoidance system on radar screen at Logan air traffic control tower. Simulated flight numbers flash “CA” for conflict alert when the plane positions are too close.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/26/1978