Air traffic control

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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Broadcast

Aviation; Air traffic control

A transmission of information relating to air navigation that is not addressed to a specific station or stations.

Clutter

Aviation; Air traffic control

In radar operations, the reception and visual display of radar echoes caused by precipitation, chaff, terrain, numerous aircraft, or other phenomena. Such echoes may limit or preclude ATC from ...

Blast fence

Aviation; Air traffic control

A barrier used to divert or dissipate jet or propeller blast.

Below minimums

Aviation; Air traffic control

An expression indicating that the weather conditions are below the minimums prescribed by regulation.

Controlled airspace

Aviation; Air traffic control

An airspace of defined dimensions within which ATC service is provided.

Composite separation

Aviation; Air traffic control

A method of separating aircraft in a composite route system where, through the management of route and altitude assignments, a combination of half the lateral minimum and half the vertical minimum ...