Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Control (pronounced: air traf·fic con·trol | \ ˈer-ˈtra-fik-kən-ˈtrōl \) is a service provided by ground-based controllers who coordinate the movement of aircraft to maintain safe distances between them.
Etymology
The term "Air Traffic Control" originates from the early 20th century when the need for regulating air traffic was recognized due to the increasing number of aircraft. The term itself is self-explanatory, with "air traffic" referring to the movement of aircraft in the air and "control" referring to the regulation or direction of the movement.
Related Terms
- Air Traffic Controller: An individual who coordinates the movement of aircraft to ensure safe distances are maintained.
- Airspace: The portion of the atmosphere controlled by a country above its territory.
- Flight Plan: A document filed by a pilot or flight dispatcher with the local Civil Aviation Authority detailing the intended path of an aircraft's flight.
- Radar: A detection system that uses radio waves to determine the range, angle, or velocity of objects.
- Runway: A strip of land on an airport, on which aircraft can take off and land.
Overview
Air Traffic Control is a crucial part of the aviation industry. It involves the coordination of aircraft movements to ensure safety in the skies. Controllers monitor, give instructions, and provide information to pilots to help them navigate and communicate with other aircraft. They use various tools such as Radar and Radio Communication to track and communicate with aircraft.
Air Traffic Control is divided into different services, including tower control (controlling aircraft on the ground and within the immediate vicinity of the airport), approach control (controlling aircraft within a larger airspace around the airport), and area control (controlling aircraft at higher altitudes).
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