Google Waves Best Use Cases – Wave – Lifehacker
Transportation: Controlling Air Traffic
James is a Traffic Management Coordinator at the Philadelphia International Airport Control Tower. He said:
My job is to reduce departure delays and to maintain an efficient flow of air traffic into and out of the Philadelphia International Airport. Currently we utilize a Google Spreadsheet to share real-time departure and weather issues, airport construction updates, and snow removal operations with the airlines and other interested parties. Im excited at the prospect of being able to embed real-time weather radar gadgets to provide users an up-to-the-minute graphical look at the weather. We currently use the chat feature on Google Spreadsheets but it appears that the more robust communication capabilities in Wave would greatly enhance our communication with the airlines. The ability to review conversations and data will help us to further reduce delays at Philadelphia International Airport. This will result in a savings of time for passengers, reduced fuel and operating costs for the airlines, and fewer complaints from both.
via Google Waves Best Use Cases – Wave – Lifehacker.
All I can say is: wow. ATC on Google Apps? Nice.