Which option is NOT one of the four methods of exchanging information between local and ground controllers?

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The key idea here is recognizing the standard channels used for exchanging information between a local controller and a ground controller in a typical terminal environment. Verbal means (radio communication) is the primary way they talk to each other to issue clearances and instructions. Flight progress strips serve as the paper record of each aircraft’s status that can be passed along or referenced during coordination. Automation displays provide the real-time data and situational awareness from the controller’s workstation, helping both parties see the same information. Satellite communications, while used in aviation, is not a standard method for routine local-ground information exchange in this context; it’s generally reserved for other scenarios, such as remote areas or specific long-range data-link applications, and would not be part of the normal four methods of exchanging information between local and ground controllers.