A Glossary of Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations Related to the National Airspace System (NAS)

Abstract

This unofficial glossary was compiled to provide a common understanding of terms related to the National Airspace System (NAS). The terms contained in this glossary are primarily defined in an operational sense, and are applicable to users, operators and maintainers of the NAS. This document is not intended to be an arbiter of the 'official' definition; rather, it is intended to be a general listing of terms, definitions, acronyms and abbreviations related to NAS projects, system programming, to contractors' documents and terminology, and to miscellaneous topics. NAS is defined as the system of air navigation and air traffic control encompassing communication facilities, air navigation facilities, airways, controlled airspace, special use airspace, and flight procedures authorized by Federal Aviation Regulations for domestic and international aviation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA226707

Entities

People

  • John M. Fabry

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • Communication Channels
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Electromagnetic Shielding
  • Measurement
  • Meteorology
  • Multiple Access
  • Navigation
  • Network Science
  • Radar Beacons
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Business Analytics

Technology Areas

  • Space