TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System)

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft safety system
gptkbp:advisorTo climb or descend maneuvers
gptkbp:alerts pilots
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Traffic_Alert_and_Collision_Avoidance_System
gptkbp:compatibleWith aircraft without transponders
gptkbp:component avionics
gptkbp:computes time to closest point of approach
gptkbp:detects transponder-equipped aircraft
gptkbp:developedBy aviation industry
gptkbp:doesNotReplace air traffic control
gptkbp:hasVersion gptkb:TCAS_II
TCAS I
TCAS III
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System)
gptkbp:improves flight safety
gptkbp:introducedIn 1980s
gptkbp:mandate aircraft with more than 30 seats in many countries
gptkbp:monitors airspace around aircraft
gptkbp:notified crew of potential collision
traffic proximity
gptkbp:operates 1090 MHz frequency
gptkbp:provides traffic advisories
audio warnings
visual warnings
resolution advisories
vertical maneuver instructions
gptkbp:purpose prevent mid-air collisions
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Federal_Aviation_Administration
gptkb:International_Civil_Aviation_Organization
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:ADS-B
ACAS (Airborne Collision Avoidance System)
SSR (Secondary Surveillance Radar)
gptkbp:requires gptkb:ICAO_Annex_10
many countries for commercial jets
gptkbp:standardizedBy EUROCAE ED-143
RTCA DO-185
gptkbp:subjectOf technical standards
pilot training
aviation regulations
aviation safety studies
accident investigations
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:uses gptkb:Mode_S_transponder
radio signals
Mode C transponder
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Honeywell_avionics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6