For locations without DTAS, when should alignment checks be conducted?

Alignment checks should be conducted during the relief briefing or soon after, particularly in situations where DTAS (Dynamic Traffic Assignment System) is not available. This timing is crucial because it allows the incoming personnel to ensure that the system is functioning correctly and that all necessary information and updates are communicated before they take over their responsibilities.

Conducting checks during the relief briefing helps to mitigate risks associated with miscommunication or incorrect data processing, which can lead to operational inefficiencies or safety hazards. This practice ensures a smoother transition between shifts and maintains a high level of situational awareness for the incoming personnel.

While conducting checks only once per day or at the end of each shift might seem sufficient, these options do not provide the immediate validation needed for effective operation transitions. Similarly, checking during poor weather conditions is not necessarily relevant to alignment checks and could lead to oversight if done outside of the structured shift change processes.