ATC ATC Radar and Technology

Question 1

What does the acronym ASDE stand for in airport surface operations?

Accepted Answer

Airport Surface Detection Equipment

Answer

Air Space Data Exchange

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Automated Sector Display Engine

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Aircraft Surveillance Detection Element

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System)?

Accepted Answer

To issue resolution advisories to pilots to avoid mid-air collisions

Answer

To provide ATC with enhanced radar returns

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To replace ATC radar in remote areas

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To track aircraft on airport surfaces

Question 3

What color is typically used on radar displays to indicate a primary radar return (skin paint) with no transponder data?

Accepted Answer

Green

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Blue

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Yellow

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White

Question 4

What does Mode C on an aircraft transponder provide to ATC?

Accepted Answer

Pressure altitude readout

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Aircraft identification only

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Aircraft position and identification

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Airspeed information

Question 5

What is ARTS in the context of ATC radar systems?

Accepted Answer

Automated Radar Terminal System

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Advanced Radio Tracking Software

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Aircraft Route Tracking Station

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Automated Runway Traffic Sequencer

Question 6

When a radar target shows a flashing data block, what does this typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft is in a coast or uncorrelated track status

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The aircraft is in an emergency

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The aircraft is outside radar coverage

Answer

The radar system is experiencing a malfunction