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Air traffic control
An in-airport service that facilitates the safe and orderly movement of aircrafts within and between airports, achieved by interpreting data from radar and weather devices, and by maintaining contact with pilots.
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Radar
Aviation; Air traffic control
A radio detection device that provides information on range, azimuth or elevation of objects. There are two types of radar: primary surveillance radar (PSR) and secondary surveillance radar (SSR).
Point-in-space approach (PINSA)
Aviation; Air traffic control
A helicopter instrument approach procedure (IAP) to a missed approach point (MAP) that is more than 2600 ft from an associated helicopter landing area.
Precision approach radar (PAR)
Aviation; Air traffic control
A high-definition, short-range radar used as an approach aid. This system provides the controller with altitude, azimuth and range information of high accuracy for the purpose of assisting the pilot ...
Simultaneous converging instrument approaches (SCIA)
Aviation; Air traffic control
A procedure for conducting two or more simultaneous instrument approaches to converging runways.
Surveillance radar
Aviation; Air traffic control
Radar equipment used to determine the position of an aircraft in range and azimuth.
Simulated flameout (SFO)
Aviation; Air traffic control
A practise approach to a runway by a jet aircraft (normally military) at idle thrust. The approach may start at a relatively high altitude over a runway (high key) and may continue on a relatively ...
Primary surveillance radar (PSR)
Aviation; Air traffic control
A radar system that detects objects by means of reflected radio signals.
