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1Automatic Train Control — Japanese style ATC indicator. Automatic Train Control (ATC) is a train protection system for railways, ensuring the safe and smooth operation of trains on ATC enabled lines. Its main advantages include making possible the use of cab signalling… …
2Semi Automatic Ground Environment — The Semi Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) was an automated control system for tracking and intercepting enemy bomber aircraft used by NORAD from the late 1950s into the 1980s. In later versions, the system could automatically direct aircraft… …
3Ground-controlled interception — (GCI) an air defense tactic whereby one or more radar stations are linked to a command communications center guides interceptor aircraft to an airborne target. This tactic was pioneered by the Royal Air Force during the World War II, although the …
4Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast — (ADS B) is a cooperative surveillance technique for air traffic control and related applications. An ADS B out equipped aircraft determines its own position using a global navigation satellite system and periodically broadcasts this position and… …
5Automatic Terminal Information Service — Automatic Terminal Information Service, or ATIS, is a continuous broadcast of recorded noncontrol information in busier terminal (i.e. airport) areas. ATIS broadcasts contain essential information, such as weather information, which runways are… …
6Automatic Identification System — The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a system used by ships and Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) principally for identification and locating vessels. AIS provides a means for ships to electronically exchange ship data including:… …
7Control of the National Grid — The National Grid is the high voltage electric power transmission network in Great Britain, connecting power stations and major substations, and has a synchronized organization such that electricity generated anywhere in Great Britain can be used …
8Ground communication outlet — There are multiple classes of airspace. Depending on the level of aviation activity in a class of airspace, different levels of air traffic control are used. An GCO is a variant of RCO. Historically, pilots would use a RCO, which was a direct… …
9International Space Station — ISS redirects here. For other uses, see ISS (disambiguation). International Space Station …
10Traffic Control — ➡ law enforcement * * * Introduction supervision of the movement of people, goods, or vehicles to ensure efficiency and safety. Traffic is the movement of people and goods from one location to another. The movement typically occurs… …
