DEVELOPMENT OF EQUIPMENT FOR TRANSITION/TERMINAL AREA SUBSYSTEM OF THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL DATA PROCESSING CENTRAL
Abstract
A video tracking system is described which receives primarily radar and beacon data, data inputs from the transition data processing group, and command inputs from the controller. Radar and beacon data are processed by the video conditioner. Data inputs are stored by the video track programmer and command inputs are stored either by the video track programmer or in associated circuitry. These types of data, along with information which is internally generated by the video tracking systems are used to track aircraft automatically and provide surveillance and control information for the control of air traffic within the transition terminal area. Inputs from the transition data processing group are also utilized in presenting a tabular display of the identity and time to fly of the next 5 aircraft to land, by means of electromechanical alpha- numeric indicators which are mounted at the local controller's console and at the precision approach radar console.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0273545