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FACILITIES AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL [6 records]

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Record 1 2012-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

A clearance issued to a departing IFR [instrument flight rules] flight which authorizes IFR [instrument flight rules] flight to a specific fix short of the destination while ATC [air traffic control] facilities are coordinating and obtaining the complete clearance.

OBS

This procedure is not used in Canada.

OBS

short-range clearance: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Autorisation à un vol IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] au départ qui autorise l'aéronef à se rendre jusqu'à un repère précis en direction de sa destination pendant que les installations ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] coordonnent et obtiennent l'autorisation totale. [Définition normalisée par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.]

OBS

Cette procédure n'est pas utilisée au Canada.

OBS

Dans les textes de Transports Canada, le terme anglais «short-range clearance» est utilisé.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Air Safety
DEF

A procedure used under emergency conditions where another instrument approach procedure (IAP) cannot be executed.

OBS

DF guidance for an instrument approach is given by ATC [air traffic control] facilities with DF capability.

Key term(s)
  • direction finder approach procedure

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Sécurité (Transport aérien)
DEF

Procédure utilisée pour des cas d'urgence lorsqu'une autre procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) ne peut être utilisée.

OBS

Le guidage radiogoniométrique pour une approche aux instruments est fourni par les installations ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] pourvues d'équipement de radiogoniométrie.

OBS

Dans les textes de Transports Canada, les termes anglais sont utilisés.

Spanish

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Record 3 2010-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
  • Air Traffic Control
CONT

CDR(continuous data recording)-A service within NAS [National Airspace System] that provides a means of data transfer from memory to magnetic tape in which recordings are initiated by specific requests placed within the ATC [air traffic control] subprograms. This program is available at TRACON [terminal radar approach control] facilities to collect and analyze air traffic statistics and maintenance statistics, and to produce detailed ATC operational information for use in proceedings and investigations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens

Spanish

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Record 4 2007-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
  • Air Traffic Control
CONT

Air Route Traffic Control Centers(ARTCC) facilities operated by FAA [Federal Aviation Administration] within the continental U. S. and at offshore locations, record primary and secondary radar data through a series of long range radar sited via NAS computers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
OBS

États-Unis.

Spanish

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Record 5 1985-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Aviation
CONT

Eurocontrol levies charges for air-navigation facilities-chiefly air traffic control-on behalf of its seven member countries... The system, which does not cover airport landing fees and similar charges...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aviation commerciale

Spanish

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Record 6 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Airfields
  • Stationary Airport Facilities
OBS

the planning of airports must include provisions for facilities located at airports which support the air traffic control system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérodromes
  • Installations fixes d'aéroport
OBS

le bloc technique (...) groupe les installations, notamment la tour de contrôle, nécessaires à la régulation de la circulation des aéronefs.

Spanish

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