TP – 1147 An Introduction to Air Traffic Control Facilities for Professional Engineers

Description

The TRACON, Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility,  building contains equipment used for controlling air traffic and is staffed by air traffic controllers and air operations, administrative, and maintenance support personnel. The ASR, PAR, PALS, transmitting and receiving sites, and navigation aids (NAVAIDS), which are remotely located, are monitored and controlled in the TRACON. The TRACON contains an IFR control room which includes the radar display consoles and communications control equipment. An adjacent terminal equipment room houses automation central (or terminal) equipment, maintenance positions and audio/video tape recorders. An office for the FAA liaison officer may be required at terminal radar approach control facilities.