Python for air traffic control?

[Laurent Szyster]

Russ wrote:
> 
> I am thinking about using Python for a unique safety-critical
> application in air traffic control. (...) However, I am a bit
> nervous about the lack of type checking and function prototyping,
> among other issues. Is Python up to this task? Thanks for your
> insights.

Well, Russ if its for Brussels airport I would say no. I don' want
to endorse that responsability for my hometown ;-)

If this air traffic control system is to be installed in Phoenix
Arizona or Salt-Lake City, I would say yes (I don't intend to
go there a second time).


Laurent