NATS recently agreed to participate in the trial of a new augmented reality technology at the organization’s digital tower laboratory located beneath the current control tower. The tower cab displays during the test will blend all necessary data to create unprecedented situational awareness for controllers. The testing technology will offer controllers customizable tags for aircraft and vehicles even if those vehicles are hidden by poor visibility or buildings on the airport. The airport’s 4K cameras reportedly provide better visibility around the airport at night than humans are capable of viewing with their eyes.