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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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Braking action report
Aviation; Air traffic control
A report of conditions on the airport movement area that provides a pilot with an idea of the degree or quality of braking that the pilot might expect (good, fair, poor, or nil).
Conflict search
Aviation; Air traffic control
The computation and comparison of the predicted flight paths of two or more aircraft for the purpose of determining conflicts.
Control area (CTA)
Aviation; Air traffic control
A controlled airspace extending upwards vertically from a specified height above the surface of the earth.
Bearing
Aviation; Air traffic control
The horizontal direction to or from any point, usually measured clockwise from true north, magnetic north or some other reference point, through 360°.
Coastal fix
Aviation; Air traffic control
A NAVAID or position indicating the transition point between the domestic route structure and the oceanic route structure.
Conflict resolution
Aviation; Air traffic control
The resolution of potential conflicts between IFR/VFR and VFR/VFR aircraft that are radar-identified and in communication with ATC.
Compass rose
Aviation; Air traffic control
(1) Canada: A circle, graduated in degrees, used as a reference to true, magnetic or grid direction. (2) U.S.: A circle, graduated in degrees, printed on some charts or marked on the ground at an ...
