Coast Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility (TRACON) Refurbishment.

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Abstract:

This study was conducted as a result of the Western Regions decision to change the Coast Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility TRACON layout from a horizontal radar island-type operation to a vertical radar perimeter-type operation. This change was brought about by a Federal Aviation Administration FAA decision to add terminal control advisory service to the Coast TRACON functions. In addition, the present lighting system used at the Coast TRACON produced undesirable reflections and glare. Several equipment configurations were proposed by facility and Western Region office personnel as well as by the FAA Technical Center personnel. These proposals were evaluated by Coast TRACON and Western Region office personnel. The governing factors were available space, cost, and impact on facility operations. The preferred configuration, provided additional space by recessing one row of consoles within the wall which divides the TRACON operational and maintenance areas. Experiments with various lighting techniques produced more usable ambient light while it reduced glare and reflections. Further, this study also disclosed the need to develop a new model of overhead enclosures or shrouds to accommodate planned instrumentation of the future. Author

Author(s):
Bottomley, Donald ; Hierbaum, Felix F., Jr
Author Organization(s):
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0032

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DOT/FAA/CT-82/21
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*FACILITIES, *AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS, *GROUND CONTROLLED APPROACH RADAR, MODIFICATION, CONFIGURATIONS, CONSOLES, CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Terminal Flight Facilities, Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Air Navigation and Guidance, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
Refurbishment, LPN FAA 144 170 830
Report Date:
1982 Aug 01