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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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DME separation
Aviation; Air traffic control
The spacing of aircraft in terms of distances (nautical miles) determined by reference to DME.
estimated
Aviation; Air traffic control
Canada: An expression used within ATS when communicating an ATC estimate. Note: This expression is used in conjunction with a place and a time.
execute missed approach
Aviation; Air traffic control
An expression used to instruct a pilot executing an instrument approach procedure (IAP) to initiate a climb, continue inbound to the missed approach point (MAP) and execute the missed approach ...
DF guidance
Aviation; Air traffic control
Headings provided to aircraft by facilities equipped with direction-finding equipment. These headings, if followed, will lead the aircraft to a predetermined point, such as the radio ...
low altitude alert system (LAAS)
Aviation; Air traffic control
U.S.: An automated function of the TPX-42 that alerts the controller when a Mode C transponder-equipped aircraft on an IFR flight plan (FP) is below a predetermined minimum safe altitude. If ...
maximum authorized altitude (MAA)
Aviation; Air traffic control
U.S.: A published altitude representing the maximum usable altitude or flight level (FL) for an airspace structure or route segment. It is the highest altitude on a Federal airway, jet route, area ...