Controle de Tráfego Aéreo (ATC: Air Traffic Control)
Definição
The ground-based service that directs aircraft on the ground and in the air to maintain safe separation
Termos Relacionados
Autorização ATC (Clearance)
An authorization from ATC for an aircraft to proceed under specified conditions
Torre de Controle (TWR: Control Tower)
The facility at an airport from which air traffic controllers direct aircraft movements
Faixa de progresso de voo (Flight Progress Strip)
A paper or electronic record displaying essential information about an individual flight
Sistema de radar (Radar)
Radio detection and ranging technology used to track aircraft positions and weather
Separação (Separation)
The minimum required spacing between aircraft to prevent collision
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