What is 'situational awareness' in air traffic control, and what is the primary threat to it?
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A
Knowledge of weather only; threat is equipment failure
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B
An accurate mental model of all relevant traffic, terrain, and conditions; primary threat is cognitive overload or distraction
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C
Ability to read radar scope; threat is technical malfunctions
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D
Knowing all aircraft callsigns; threat is miscommunication