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TERMINAL CONTROL UNIT [2 records]

Record 1 2011-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Air Transport Personnel and Services
DEF

An ATC [air traffic control] unit that provides ATC service to aircraft operating within or in the vicinity of a terminal control area (TCA).

OBS

This type of unit no longer exists, but the term is still widely used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
DEF

Unité ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] qui assure le service ATC pour les aéronefs évoluant à l'intérieur ou à proximité d'une région de contrôle terminal (TCA).

OBS

Ce type d'unité n'existe plus, mais le terme est encore beaucoup employé.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
DEF

A hard-wired or intelligent (programmable) device which provides detailed control for one or more terminal devices.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
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