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Whereas in the past the information came only from a radar, current systems get inputs from a variety of sources.
Radar is still used ( multiple sources instead of just one ), but is now complemented by transponder data ( the aircraft sending out information regarding altitude and identifications ) and soon satellite data ( for more accurate positioning and overseas navigation ).
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