Why Does an Airport Have a Tall Control Tower?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why does an airport have a tall control tower?

The Big Idea

Every big airport has a tall tower. It has big windows at the top. Why so high?

See Everything

Step one: see everything. The control tower is tall so that controllers can see the whole airport. They see all the runways and the places where planes park.

Windows and Radar

Step two: windows and radar. Big windows show them what is happening, and screens give extra information from radar. They watch planes on the ground and in the air close to the airport.

Slanted Glass

Step three: slanted glass. The glass is slanted and tinted to cut glare. That helps controllers see clearly.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! The tower is tall. The windows are big. Radar helps too. The glass is tinted.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Some small airports have towers only during certain hours. The windows are slanted to cut glare. Controllers watch planes on the ground and in the air. Radar adds extra information.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Stand on a high place, such as a hill or staircase, with a grown-up. Notice how much more you can see. Compare it with the view from the ground. Hold the railing. Then tell a friend what you found out.

Outro

A control tower is tall so controllers can see the whole airport, and its slanted, tinted glass cuts glare. Science is amazing! Stay curious! Next time you see this in real life, remember what you learned today and smile! Keep your eyes open, because science is hiding in the things you see every day. Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!