Traffic collision avaoidance system power point presentation
- 1. TRAFFIC COLLISION AVOIDANACE SYSTEM (TCAS) Learning Objective: What is TCAS Function of TCAS TA & RA Action by ATCO
- 2. TCAS A traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS, is an aircraft collision avoidance system designed to reduce the incidence of mid-air collision (MAC) between aircraft. It monitors the airspace around an aircraft for other aircraft equipped with a corresponding active transponder, independent of air traffic control, and warns pilots of the presence of other transponder-equipped aircraft which may present a threat of MAC. All aircraft with a maximum certified passenger seating configuration of more than 30 must be equipped with TCAS II with change 7. An airborne system that interrogates transponders in other aircraft. From the replies received, the system analyzes the intruding Aircraft’s altitude, closure rate, projected flight path to predict a penetration Displays the other aircraft visually to alert any potential threats of airspace conflict. Report a resolution advisory (RA) only if the other transponder is transmitting an altitude.
- 3. Closest point of Approach (CPA) Predicted point in space at which the intruder will be closest to aircraft Intruder An SSR transponder equipped aircraft within the surveillance range Recognizes as a potential threat Traffic Advisory (TA) Indication given to the flight crew that a intruder is a potential threat and entering protected airspace 20-48 seconds from CPA Resolution Advisory Maneuver intended to provide separation from all threats Maneuver restriction intended to maintain existing separation 15-35 seconds from CPA