COMBINED CENTER/RAPCON (CERAP)
An air traffic facility which combines the functions of an ARTCC and a radar approach control facility.
COMMANDED
Controls given to a device, not that the device necessarily obeyed the controls ...
AN/MPN-14 Mobile Ground Approach System can configured as a complete Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) or Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) facility.
RADAR APPROACH CONTROL FACILITY (RAPCON) - A terminal ATC facility that uses radar and non-radar capabilities to provide approach control services to aircraft arriving, departing, or transiting airspace controlled by the facility.
PROGRAMMABLE INDICATOR DATA PROCESSOR- The PIDP is a modification to the AN/TPX-42 interrogator system currently installed in fixed RAPCON's. The PIDP detects, tracks, and predicts secondary radar aircraft targets.
CERAP - Combined Center/RAPCON - Aviation Term - Abbreviation / Acronym
Related Definitions from Aviation Glossary
GSA
GHA
Military Operations Area (MOA)
ATA - Air Transport Association
MRO ...
Radar Approach Control (RAPCON): Ajoint use air traffic control facility, located at a U.S. Air Force Base, utilizing surveillance and precision approach radar equipment in conjunction with air/ground communication equipment.
 See also: Radar, Controller, RAPCON, Service, Ident
  
|
RSS
