ATC Automated Systems Flashcards
Learn the name and function of the automated systems ATC uses.
IIDS
Integrated Information Display System
Windows based network on dual monitor display.
RDPS Rsit
Radar Data Processing System Situation Display
One of the main Automated Air Traffic Systems
NARDS
Nav Canada Auxiliary Radar Display System
Typically occupies one of the two IIDS monitors. Is backup if RSPSR fails. This is main display for FSS and Towers.
Part of IIDS
OIDS-R
Operational Information Display System Replacement
Monitors and displays ADAPS, TAF’s, SIGMETS, AIRMETS, PIREPS, NOTAMS.
Part of IIDS
CVIDS
Computer Visual Information Display System
Library of graphics including approach plates, local emerg. procedures, etc.
Part of IIDS
EXCDS
Extended Computer Display System
Flight plan manipulation/display system. displays real-time flight plan status info to ATC/FSS
Part of IIDS
RUSS
Resource Utilization Sub-System
Part of IIDS
VSCS
Voice Switching Communications System
-digital switching technology
Flight Data Plan
Electronic strips produces by EXCDS system, but printed and electronic are controlled by CAATS
RSE
Radar Site Equipment
Part of RDPS Rsit
RDPS-R
Radar Data Processing System
Part of RDPS Rsit
CAATS
Canadian Automated Air Traffic System
Flies aircraft through all Canadian airspace it will touch. Notes every sector/tower/FSS that the flight travels through and produces strips for each location
Csit
CAATS Situational Display
Combines CAATS flight plans and RDPS-R targets and displays them on a large monitor
