Title: STRACS--A SOLUTION FOR SURFACE TRAFFIC CONTROL IN THE J.F. KENNEDY AIRPORT
Abstract: The paper describes the development of a cost effective Surface Traffic Control System (STRACS) for the J.F. Kennedy International Airport (JFKIA). Modular concepts permeate the system design in order to provide an evolutionary growth capability to achieve high standards of operation, at least by the time that all-weather take-offs and landings are operational realities. STRACS implies a complete system for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft, vehicles and emergency or rescue vehicles over the area encompassed between the terminal buildings and the points of takeoff and landing of aircrafts. The ground controllers can acquire status information throughout the JFKIA area at all times and be relieved of some of the burdensome tasks associated with routine assignment. The pilots can proceed at RVR's too low for visual tower contact in safety. The airport operator can provide all-weather service, both on a routine and emergency basis to aircrafts and to airport facilities.
Publication Year: 1974
Publication Date: 1974-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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