Air Traffic Control and National Airspace System

Question 1

Primary purpose of the ATC system Is to prevent a (collision, obstruction) between aircraft operating in the system and to organize and (expedite, control) the flow traffic.

Answer 1

Collision; expedite

Question 2

In addition to its primary function, the ATC system has the capability to provide (with certain limitations) (limited, additional) services.

Answer 2

additional

Question 3

The ability to provide additional services is limited by many factors such as the volume of traffic, frequency congestion, quality of radar, controller workload, higher priority duties, and the pure physical inability to scan and detect those situations that fall in this category.