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Record 1 2001-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

A computer program which assists air traffic controllers by indicating the best spacing of planes in the holding pattern and approach paths for landing.

OBS

TRACON is a central control facility for air traffic.

Key term(s)
  • Centre TRACON Automation System
  • Centre-TRACON Automation System
  • Centre/TRACON Automation System

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
OBS

Center-TRACON Automation System (CTAS) est le nom donné à une aide assistée par ordinateur pour la gestion, le contrôle et l'optimisation de la circulation aérienne aux approches des grands aéroports. Développé par le NASA Ames Research Center, le CTAS intègre plusieurs programmes d'application dont le principe doit être validé et dont certaines fonctionnalités sont actuellement mises en service expérimental, à la demande de la FAA, par des centres de contrôle et des aéroports sélectionnés parmi les plus achalandés aux États-Unis.

Key term(s)
  • Center TRACON Automation System
  • Center/TRACON Automation System
  • Centre TRACON Automation System
  • Centre-TRACON Automation System
  • Centre/TRACON Automation System

Spanish

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