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.

Industry: Aviation

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air defence long-range radar

Aviation; Air traffic control

A military radar sensor system composed of a transmitter, antenna and associated communications that can detect and track targets at all azimuths, ranges and elevations. It is used for tactical ...

altitude reservation service

Aviation; Air traffic control

The service provided by the altitude reservation East (Gander) and the altitude reservation West (Edmonton) in co-ordination with area control centres (ACC) in providing reserved altitude for ...

altitude reservation service east (ARE)

Aviation; Air traffic control

Central co-ordinating agencies of the NAV CANADA altitude reservation service for eastern Canada.

altitude reservation service west (ARW)

Aviation; Air traffic control

Central co-ordinating agencies of the NAV CANADA altitude reservation service for western Canada.

aviation weather briefing service (AWBS)

Aviation; Air traffic control

A service provided by an FSS that gives meteorological information through the process of selecting, interpreting, elaborating and adapting relevant charts, reports and documents to support the safe, ...

aeronautical information service (AIS)

Aviation; Air traffic control

The provision of information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of domestic and international air navigation.

aviation weather information service (AWIS)

Aviation; Air traffic control

A service provided by an FSS that gives factual weather information obtained from actual weather reports, official weather forecasts and approved graphic or weather chart products. It does not ...