Lateral Seperation Flashcards
The distance between those portion of the intended route for which a/c are to be laterally separated is
never less than an established distance to account for navigational inaccuracies plus a specified buffer
Who set the buffer?
The appropriate authority
In different geographical locations as determined by position reports to:
- visual observation
- use of nav aids
- use of RNAV equipment
What should happen if the equipment fails?
Provide alternative separation methods or minima
Means by which lateral separation may be applied including the following
- reference same or different geographical locations
- use of nav aids
- different nav aids or methods
- RNAV ops where RNP is specified on parallel tracks
- transition into airspace where a greater lateral separations applies
What is a geographical separation?
Separation positively indicates by position reports over different geographical locations as determined visually or by reference to a navigational aid
Track Separation between a/c using the same nav aid/method. Requiring a/c to fly in specified tracks which are separated by a minimum amount appropriate to nav aids or method employed. There are 4 methods list them.
- VOR
- NDB
- GNSS/GNSS
- VOR/GNSS
Define VOR separation
Both aircraft are established on radials diverging by at least 15 degrees and at least one aircraft is at a distance of 15nm or more from the facility
Define NDB separation
Both a/c are established on tracks to or from the NDB are diverging by at least 30 degrees and at least one a/c at a distance of 15nm or more from the facility.
Lateral separation between a/c using different navigation aids, or when one a/c is using RNAV equipment, shall be established by ensuring that the derived protected airspace’s for the navigation aids or RNP do not overlap.
True or False?
True.
