0029200000000ma08 2-0 Drf-Um

Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Tower ATS Automation System
Data Recording Facility User Manual (DRF-UM)

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 1.2 Playback ........................................................................................................................ 1-3 Storage .......................................................................................................................... 1-3 Local Storage ........................................................................................................ 1-3 Central Storage ..................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 1.2.2 2 3
Reference Documents .......................................................................................................... 2-1 DRF WINDOWS DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................... 3-1 3.1 3.2 Position Name, Date and Current Time .......................................................................... 3-1 TAPE STATUS ............................................................................................................... 3-2 Changes tape status ............................................................................................. 3-2 Show tape information........................................................................................... 3-4 QUICKLY REC ...................................................................................................... 3-6 CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3-6 FORMAT ............................................................................................................... 3-6 EJECT................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.1 3.2.2 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.4 3.5 3.6
General Commands Area. .............................................................................................. 3-5
Tape Capacity Area........................................................................................................ 3-6 System Messages Area.................................................................................................. 3-7 Information Area ............................................................................................................. 3-7 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 3-7
3.6.1
3.6.2 Playback Window .................................................................................................. 3-9 3.6.2.1 Commands Area .......................................................................................... 3-10 3.6.2.1.1 CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 3-10 3.6.2.1.2 LOAD .................................................................................................... 3-11 3.6.2.1.3 DATA SELECTION ................................................................................ 3-11 3.6.2.1.4 DATA LOAD .......................................................................................... 3-11 3.6.2.1.5 FILTER .................................................................................................. 3-12 3.6.2.2 Content Information Area ............................................................................. 3-12 3.6.2.3 Time Period Selection Area .......................................................................... 3-13 3.6.2.4 SDD Selection Area ..................................................................................... 3-14 3.6.3 Recording Window .............................................................................................. 3-15 3.6.3.1 Area of Recorded Files ................................................................................. 3-15 3.6.3.2 Area of Files Pending of Being Recorded ..................................................... 3-16 4 SDD DESCRIPTION (PLAYBACK MODE)............................................................................ 4-1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 Starting up the Playback Position .......................................................................... 4-1 Windows Description ............................................................................................. 4-1 SDD Playback Control Window ............................................................................. 4-2
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4.1.3.1 4.1.3.2 4.1.3.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 5 5.1.1 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 6 6.1 6.2
Time Period Visualization Area ....................................................................... 4-2 Control Area ................................................................................................... 4-3 System Messages Area.................................................................................. 4-3
Playback Status Window ....................................................................................... 4-3 Capturing Image window ....................................................................................... 4-5 Playback from Tape .............................................................................................. 5-1 24 hours Playback ................................................................................................. 5-3 Historical Playback ................................................................................................ 5-4 Visualization of the Playback Status ...................................................................... 5-4 SDD picture capture .............................................................................................. 5-5
ACTIONS AT THE DRF POSITION ...................................................................................... 5-1 Actions at the SDD (Playback mode).............................................................................. 5-2
Procedures and CHECKs...................................................................................................... 6-1 Tape status .................................................................................................................... 6-1 BACKUP files not copied at DRFs .................................................................................. 6-1 The DRFs software IS SHUTDOWN, INOPERATIVE or LAN DISCONNECTED:................................................................................................. 6-1 2 Tapes formatted ................................................................................................. 6-2 Tape 1 with data and tape 2 without data .............................................................. 6-3 Two tapes with data and the tape 2 in recording status ......................................... 6-4 System messages ................................................................................................. 7-1 Error messages ..................................................................................................... 7-1
6.2.1 6.3
Different start-ups of DRFs ............................................................................................. 6-2
6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.3 7 7.1.1 7.1.2
SYSTEM MESSAGES .......................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.3 Warning or Messages when pressing icon ............................................................ 7-2 7.1.3.1 Eject ............................................................................................................... 7-2 7.1.3.2 Format ............................................................................................................ 7-2 Appendix A - ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS ............................................................................. A-1 A.1 A.2 List of Abbreviations ....................................................................................................... A-1 Glossary of Terms .......................................................................................................... A-3
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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: Figure 3-2: Figure 3-3: Figure 3-4: Figure 3-5: Figure 3-6: Figure 3-7: Figure 3-8: Figure 3-9: Figure 3-10: Figure 3-11: Figure 3-12: Figure 3-13: Figure 3-14: Figure 3-15: Figure 3-16: Figure 3-17: Figure 3-18: Figure 3-19: Figure 3-20: Figure 3-21: Figure 3-22: Figure 3-23: Figure 3-24: Figure 4-1: Figure 4-2: Figure 4-3: Figure 4-4: DRF Position Screen. ............................................................................................ 3-1 Position Name. Date and Current Time ................................................................. 3-1 Tape Status Area .................................................................................................. 3-2 General window .................................................................................................... 3-3 Tape Status Changed ........................................................................................... 3-4 Recording Window ................................................................................................ 3-5 Playback Window .................................................................................................. 3-5 Commands Area (Top Part) .................................................................................. 3-5 Commands Area (Bottom Part) ............................................................................. 3-6 Recording Window. Tape contents ........................................................................ 3-6 Tape Capacity Area............................................................................................... 3-7 System Warning Messages Area .......................................................................... 3-7 Information Area. General View............................................................................. 3-9 Playback Window. ............................................................................................... 3-10 Commands Area of the Playback Window (Top Side) ......................................... 3-10 Commands Area of the Playback Window (Bottom Side) .................................... 3-10 Files Transfer Window......................................................................................... 3-11 Playback Window. Data Filtering ......................................................................... 3-12 Playback Window. Content Information Area....................................................... 3-13 Playback Window. Time Period Selection Area ................................................... 3-13 Playback Window. SDD Selection Area............................................................... 3-14 Recording Window .............................................................................................. 3-15 Area of Recorded Files........................................................................................ 3-15 Area of Files Pending of Being Recorded ............................................................ 3-16 SDD in playback mode .......................................................................................... 4-1 SDD Playback Control Window ............................................................................. 4-2 Playback Status Window ....................................................................................... 4-4 CAPTURING PICTURE window ......................................................................... 4-5
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List of Tables
Table 3-1: Table 3-2: Table 3-3: Table 3-4: Table 4-1: Table 4-2: Table 4-3: Table 4-4: Table 6-1: Date and Current Time. Fields description ............................................................ 3-2 Date and Time. Fields Description ....................................................................... 3-14 Time Period Selection Area Elements ................................................................. 3-14 SDD Selection Area ............................................................................................ 3-14 SDD Playback Control Window. Time Period Visualization Area ........................... 4-2 SDD Playback Control Window. Control Area ....................................................... 4-3 Playback Status Window. Fields............................................................................ 4-4 SDD picture capture options.................................................................................. 4-5 Tape Status in Supervisor position ........................................................................ 6-1
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1 Introduction
The Data Recording and Playback Position (DRF) is one of the elements of the Tower and Approach Integrated Control System. The main duties of this position are the recording of all relevant data in a convenient order and their subsequent recognition and playback. The DRFs is a utility for recording and playbacking. The information of SDDs is saved on tapes. The process is: 1. SDDs record all data in local files. The data are: Events, monitoring, etc. This data files are sent to the DRFs each hour automatically. 2. When the DRFs receive the files from the SDDs, these ones are recorded on tapes. 3. The DRFs displays to technical staff all files received from the SDDs on a screen as well all files save on tapes. Also, the DRFs allow monitoring the tapes states, the recorder files, used capacity tapes. To reproduce information stored in tape it would be enough with: 1st: To gather the necessary files stored in tape. This operation is carried out by means of an intuitive graphic interface. 2nd: The DRF will take charge loading the above mentioned information in the SDD specified by the technician for his later reproduction.
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1.1
Playback
In the System exist two clear ways to playback one SDD: 1st: PLAYBACK 24h: This one play all data stored in one SDD. This data stored is, only, the last 24 hours. Allow playback more quickly because the recorded data are stored in the same SDD. Only is possible playback in the same SDD that success occurs because the data are stored in the same SDD. 2nd: PLAYBACK: Allow this playback it is possible play all success or event stored in tape. It is possible to specify a SDD to reproduce the events. It is possible to reproduce the events stored of a SDD in another different SDD. To reproduce in this mode is necessary load data from a tape. Obviously, this load process isnt a real time process. It is necessary to wait the all requested data loading.
1.2
Storage
In accordance with the playback modes, the system offers two storage modes:
A Local storage performed in each disc on the SDD position. A Central storage on the DRF position. 1.2.1 Local Storage
Each control position carries out its recording using its own local disc. These recordings concern received data, local configurations (maps, etc.) and the most relevant actions achieved by the controller (for example: Hand-over actions,). General system information: Messages received at control positions (radar targets, radar/ADS tracks sent by the SDP, flight sent by the FDP, etc.). This information is recorded making use of compressed files with one hour capacity. Each SDD records during a maximum of 24 hours and when one hour file is complete, the system copy this file in the DRFs and the oldest file is removed immediately. All SDDs send every hour automatically the last generated files to the DRFs.
1.2.2 Central Storage

Central storage is performed on the DRFs position:
Recording files on disc. The information kept in these files is local information concerning every
single control position. This files are stored in $DIR_EXEC/grabacion/pregrabados folder waiting to transfer at tapes by the DRFs.
Data transfer from disc to tape. The information received from SDDs will be saved on tapes by
DRFs. The DRFs between 5 and 10 minutes test if they are files on a
$DIR_EXEC/grabacion/pregrabados folder to transfer at tapes.
This Recording function is able to keep 9000 files capacity tapes (approximately depending on the SDDs activities). This offers a convenient interval of time in case of tape unavailability.
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2 Reference Documents
The next table shows all main references from standards, rules and procedures for Air Traffic Management referred in this document.
REFERENCE Ref. [1] TITTLE AND CODE Air Traffic Management - Procedures for Air Navigation Services (Doc. 4444) Originating Region SSR Code Assignment Method (ORCAM) Improvement Study Ref. [2] EUR REGIONAL AIR NAVIGATION PLAN Supplement to EUR ANP FASID ICAO CAL Ed 2 May 2006 ORIGIN ICAO DATE 14th Edition 01/ 11/ 2001 EUROCONTROL 1.0 30/09/2004
Ref. [2]
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3 DRF WINDOWS DESCRIPTION

The main screen is divided in four main areas:
Position Name. Date and Current Time. Commands Area.

It is located at the top of the main screen and allows the display of the tape recording/playback windows. The colour of the icon informs about the tape use:
o Yellow colour means that the tape is ready for recording o White colour means that the tape is ready for playback o Clear grey colour means that the tape is not operative. o System Warning Messages Area.
Information Area.
It offers information about recording/playback on every tape.
Position Name Date and Time Tape Status General Commands Area Tape Capacity System Messages Area
Information Area
Figure 3-1:
DRF Position Screen.
3.1
Position Name, Date and Current Time
This area informs about the position name, date and current time.
Figure 3-2:
Position Name. Date and Current Time
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Table 3-1:
Field
Date and Current Time. Fields description

Description
Time Date
HH: MM: SS (HH = Hour, MM = Minutes, SS = Seconds) DD/MM (DD = Day, MM = Month)
3.2
TAPE STATUS
This area is located at the top of the DRF screen. It shows four icons: TAPE 1, TAPE 2, Tape1 Change status and Tape2 Change status.
Figure 3-3:
Tape Status Area
So, as before the colour of the icons informs about the tape functionality (described in the last point).
3.2.1 Changes tape status

The changes concerning the tape status is performed at the DRF position when the technical push on the next Tape Status 1 or Tape Status 2 icons: (The tape status is modified directly by pressing on the next icon)
When pressing the icon, the change status window is displayed.
Accepting window the system change the tape operative. In the change process all functions are disabled for a few minutes. After process the DRF come back to operative status and continues recording since the last file processed. This operation is confirmed and the next window (Figure 2-4) represents the changing status with the all functions disabled (Clear Grey). IMPORTANT: When the tape status is changed, the new tape that the state is recording is formatted. All data in new recording tape will be erased.
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Figure 3-4:
General window
When the change process is finished the Tape status is changed.
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Figure 3-5:
Tape Status Changed
3.2.2 Show tape information

When pressing the TAPE1 or TAPE2 icon, the system shows:
In the recording tape:

o Auxiliary window shows all information about files pending to copy in the tape and the files
contents in the tape.
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Figure 3-6:
Recording Window
In the playback tape:

o Auxiliary window shows information about files stored in the tape and the options to charge
data to playback in one SDD.
Figure 3-7:
Playback Window
3.3
General Commands Area.
It contains the following icons:

Icon Function
REC CONTENTS FORMAT EJECT CANCEL
For immediate recording It shows the content of the tape. It formats the tape. It ejects the tape. It closes the Recording Window.
Figure 3-8:
Commands Area (Top Part)

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Figure 3-9:
Commands Area (Bottom Part)
3.3.1 QUICKLY REC

This immediate recording should be exclusively used when an incident occurs on any control position. By pressing the [REC] icon, all accumulated data on the SDDs and all common data on the DRF are recorded on the tape; the recorded files will be visualized at the Area of Recorded Files. When [REC] is pressed, in CMD appears one System message: DRFx QUICKLY REC When the recording on tape cannot be performed, the files will be saved on the disc pertaining to the DRF and displayed on the Area of Files Pending of being recorded. This icon will remain inhibited until the recording process is not finished.
3.3.2 CONTENTS
It displays the recorded data on the Area of Recorded Files.
Figure 3-10:
Recording Window. Tape contents
3.3.3 FORMAT
It performs the format process. All data in tape will be erased. This action needs confirmation.
3.3.4 EJECT
By pressing the [EJECT] icon, the Recording Window is upgraded with by default values and the tape is ejected from the unit.
3.4
Tape Capacity Area.
This Area informs graphically about the portion of the tape that have been used.
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Figure 3-11:
Tape Capacity Area
Tape Busy Area is represented by this part. The Busy Area are represented in Kb when is a lower busy space or Mb when the tape capacity is more used.
3.5
System Messages Area
This area displays the messages related to the recording and playback status. The access to a particular tape require a period of time, this is the reason why the displaying of these messages on the DRF window cannot be immediate. The vertical scroll bar allows visualizing all the hidden messages because of the limited size of the window.
Figure 3-12:
System Warning Messages Area
To see the full list of messages, see section 7 debajo de
3.6
Information Area
3.6.1 Introduction
This area shows two windows (one for each tape): 1. Playback Window. (Section 3.6.2)
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2. Recording Window. (Section 3.6.3)
The [CANCEL] icon is located at the bottom of both windows. By pressing with the LB of the mouse on the icon, the window is closed. To visualize the window again, press with the LB on the [TAPE 1] or [TAPE 2] icons.
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Figure 3-13:
Information Area. General View
If the window position was changed manually, the DRF shows (the next times) the windows in the last position. Not always appears bellow to the corresponding tape, depending on the last position of the information window.
3.6.2 Playback Window

The Playback Window is displayed when pressing on the corresponding [TAPE1] or [TAPE2] icons (when the tape status is in Reproduction mode) and allows to the operator to perform all the actions related with data playback.
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Figure 3-14:
Playback Window.
The next paragraphs describe the different areas of the Playback Window.
3.6.2.1 Commands Area

This area includes the following icons:
Icon Action
CONTENTS LOAD (Top Side) FILTER (Top Side) CANCEL (Bottom Side)
It shows the tape content. Allowed in General Command Area It transfers the existing files on the playback tape to a SDD in according with the selected files. It filters the data displaying on the Playback Window. It closes the Playback Window.
Figure 3-15:
Commands Area of the Playback Window (Top Side)
Figure 3-16:
Commands Area of the Playback Window (Bottom Side)
The next paragraphs will explain the functionality of the above icons.
3.6.2.1.1 CONTENTS
When pressing the [CONTENTS] icon, the files kept on the playback tape are visualized at the Information Area. This icon will remain in yellow colour (inhibited) until the whole set of files is not fully displayed.
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The TOTAL FILES, FROM and TO fields will be upgraded with current values contained on the playback tape.
3.6.2.1.2 LOAD
The data transfer process will be performed in two consecutive steps: 1. Data Selection 2. Data Load
3.6.2.1.3 DATA SELECTION

The operator must select the start and the end playback time at the Time Period Selection Area. Additionally, the operator must select, at the Date & Time, SDD selection Area, the SDD to be replicated and the SDD where the playback will take place.
3.6.2.1.4 DATA LOAD

When pressing the [LOAD] icon, the Files Transfer Window is displayed. This icon will remain in yellow colour (inhibited) until the files transfer process is finished (or aborted). Files which comply with the conditions described in the Time Period Selection Area will be displayed on the Contents Information Area after push Filter bottom. These files will be transferred to a position previously selected. The file transfer will not be carried out when data displayed on the Time Period Selection Area and/or on the SDD Selection Area are erroneous. In this case, an error message will inform the controller about this circumstance.
Figure 3-17:
Files Transfer Window
The Files Transfer Window displays messages informing to the controller about the way to perform a proper data load.
Reading files to be transferred. Deleting directories.
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Recomputing files. Copying files

Finally, the END OF LOAD OPERATION message is displayed when the process is over. The vertical scroll bar allows the displaying of hidden messages because of the limited window size. Two icons are located at the bottom of the window:
Icon Action
CLOSE ABORT
It closes the Files Transfer Window. It ends the transfer process drastically without performing the data loading process.
The [CLOSE] icon remains in yellow colour (inhibited) until the files transfer process is over.
3.6.2.1.5 FILTER
The [FILTER] icon allows the operator to filter the information to be displayed on the screen. So that, the operator can display relevant information and eliminate the irrelevant one. The [FILTER] icon remains in yellow colour (inhibited) until the files displaying on the Playback window. If the fields on the Time Period Selection Area are erroneous, no file will be displayed on the Contents Information Area and no System Warning Message will be displayed.
Figure 3-18:
Playback Window. Data Filtering
3.6.2.2 Content Information Area

This area informs about the whole set of files kept on the playback tape. (Filtered or total depending of selections and actions). The information proposed is: 1. SEC: File position within the tape. 2. NAME: File name. 3. LENGTH: Size.
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4. DATE/TIME: Date and time corresponding to the file generation on the tape. 5. TYPE: Type of file. a. Z file= Compressed file with all SDD events. b. Common file= Generic file for all SDDs
Figure 3-19: The compressed formats:
Playback Window. Content Information Area
The format file contains specific information concerning its data.
YYYYMMDDHHYYYYMMDDHH.sddx.Z
For instance, 20020619232002062000.sdd21.Z contains data starting at 23h on the 19/June/2002 until 00h on the 20/June/2002. The source of these data is the SDD21 position and data have been compressed. The vertical scroll bar allows visualizing hidden files because of the limited area size. At the bottom of this Content Information Area, there is the total number of files within the tape (TOTAL FILES) and the date and hour corresponding to the recorded data (FROM TO).
3.6.2.3 Time Period Selection Area

On the Time Period Selection Area, the operator can: 1. Select Initial and Final Dates and Times for Files Transfer. 2. Apply convenient filters.
Figure 3-20:
Playback Window. Time Period Selection Area
To select the elements, the operator can use the arrows by mouse to increase () or to decrease () the set of values according with the requirements.
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Table 3-2:
FROM (Initial instant)
Date and Time. Fields Description

TO (Final instant)
YYYY Year
MM Month
DD Day Table 3-3:

Field
HHMM Hour and Minutes
YYYY Year
MM Month
DD Day
HHMM Hour and Minutes
Time Period Selection Area Elements

Description
BEGIN (Initial instant) DATE Year Month Day TIME Hour Minutes Seconds END (Final instant) DATE Year Month Day TIME Hour Minutes Seconds
3.6.2.4 SDD Selection Area

In this area the operator must select the SDD to be replicated and the SDD where the playback will take place. This action is performed by means of scroll bars located beside the following fields: Table 3-4:
Field
SDD Selection Area

Description
What Pos Where
This field selects the SDD to be replicated This field selects the SDD where the playback will take place
Figure 3-21:
Playback Window. SDD Selection Area
To select the elements, the operator can use the arrows to increase () or to decrease () the set of values according with the requirements.
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3.6.3 Recording Window

The Recording Window allows carrying out all the actions related with the Data Recording Process. This window is accessible by pressing the [TAPE1] or the [TAPE2] icons when the status is Recording mode.
Figure 3-22:
Recording Window
The next paragraphs describe the whole set of Areas belonging to this window.
3.6.3.1 Area of Recorded Files

It shows the whole set of recorded files. The information displayed is: 1. SEC: File position on the tape. 2. NAME: File Name. 3. LENGTH: Size. 4. DATE/TIME: Date and hour when the file was recorded. 5. TYPE: Type of file.
Figure 3-23:
Area of Recorded Files
The format file contains specific information concerning its data. The formats are:
YYYYMMDDHHYYYYMMDDHH.sddx.Z
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For instance, 20020620222002062023.sdd21.Z contains data starting at 22h on the 20/June/2002 until 23h on the 20/June/2002. The source of these data is the SDD21 position and data have been compressed. The vertical scroll bar allows visualizing hidden files because of the limited area size. At the bottom of this Content Information Area, there is the total number of files within the tape (TOTAL FILES) and the date and hour corresponding to the recorded data (FROM TO) (See Table 3-2: Date and Time. Fields Description).
3.6.3.2 Area of Files Pending of Being Recorded

It displays the files that have not been recorded yet. These files are immediately removed from this area when the recording process has been accomplished successfully. The total number of these files (TOTAL FILES) and the Date and Hour corresponding to the recorded data (FROM -TO) are indicated at the bottom of this area (See Table 3-2: Date and Time. Fields Description).
Figure 3-24:
Area of Files Pending of Being Recorded
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4 SDD DESCRIPTION (PLAYBACK MODE)

This section describes the playback process on the SDD position. The information can be recovered from the disc at the SDD position or from the DRF position itself. From the playback operative point of view, there is no difference between both playback options (24 hours and historic); the only difference is the way of planning. The 24 hours playback is activated from the SDD position that is going to be replicated, however, the historic playback demands the previous selection of the information that is going to be playbacked from the DRF (as described in section 2.). When the synchronized reproduction between SDD recording and Voice recording is desired, the SDD rewind forward until the voice recording beginning point, and then the synchronized playback begins from this point in normal play mode.
4.1.1 Starting up the Playback Position

Before starting the playback process, the corresponding SDD must be halted from the Supervision Position (CMD). Once it is not available (OFF in system mode), the controller starts up the playback function by introducing the Username and Password. The Username for the 24 hours playback is saved in DMS software.
4.1.2 Windows Description

A SDD working in playback mode looks very similar to another SDD working in operative mode.
Figure 4-1:
SDD in playback mode
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The main difference is the existence of two new windows with their corresponding bi-state icons located on the Main Menu Window: [PLAYB CTR], [CAPTURE] y [PLAYB DAT]. Three new windows are displayed when pressing on these new bi-state icons:
SDD Playback Control Window [PLAYB CTR] Playback Status Window [PLAYB DAT] Capturing image window [CAPTURE] 4.1.3 SDD Playback Control Window
This window allows the control of the playback function and appears and disappears by pressing on the [PLAYB CTR] bi-state icon on the Main Menu Window.
Figure 4-2:
SDD Playback Control Window
This window is divided in four different windows:
Time Period Visualization Area. Time Period Selection Area. Control Area. System Messages Area. 4.1.3.1 Time Period Visualization Area
The sources of the information displayed on this area are files locally recorded at the SDD (24 hours playback) or the selected Date/Hour for playback at the DRF position. It allows to the operator the selection of a part of the available information for playback when selecting the start and final date and time (as described for the DRF position). Table 4-1:
Fields
SDD Playback Control Window. Time Period Visualization Area

Description
BEGIN (Initial instant) DATE Year Month Day
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Fields
Description
TIME
Hour Minutes Seconds
END (Final instant) DATE Year Month Day TIME Hour Minutes Seconds To select the elements, the operator can use the arrows to increase () or to decrease () the set of values according with the requirements.
4.1.3.2 Control Area

It allows the control of the playback function. This control is performed by means of a set of icons: Table 4-2:
Icon
SDD Playback Control Window. Control Area

Action
SPEED x1
Start. Temporary pause. Stop. Back rewind. Playback forward rewind. Back rewind by means of three seconds steps. Passive playback It selects the playback speed (between 0.1 and 10 times the standard speed). It selects standard speed.
4.1.3.3 System Messages Area

This area displays System Messages that inform about playback warnings in real time; it is when the process is taking place. The [OK] icon removes these messages.
4.1.4 Playback Status Window

This window is displayed by means of pressing the [PLAYB DAT] icon and informs about the status concerning the SDD functions when the playback process is taken place.
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Figure 4-3: Table 4-3:

SYSTEM ID
Playback Status Window
The following window describes the fields contained in this window: Playback Status Window. Fields
Name corresponding to the replicated SDD.
DATE TIME BYPASS RANGE FALT ADF MAPS QL SECT. QLOOK LOOK MENU AUTO ORIE AFG VELVECT
Date of reproduction. Hour corresponding to the process. Bypass operative status mode. Range value. Altitude filters used. Not available. Maps selected. Quick look sectors. Quick look status. Current filters status. Main menu status. Automatic bearing status. Status concerning the historic of the tracks. Speed vector display.
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SYSTEM ID
Name corresponding to the replicated SDD.
PSR PLOT PSR SSR PLOT SSR CORR METEO SIMB SIZE VEL VECT LBL FRMT AFG NUMB INT TAB ARRIVALS AREAS RST ALM LAD
Primary plot display. Primary tracks display. Secondary plots display. Uncorrelated secondary tracks display. Correlated secondary tracks display. Display of plots containing meteorological information. Symbol size concerning tracks and characters. Speed vector size. Track label format. Track historic number. FPs list status. Not available. Special areas display. RBL alarm.
4.1.5 Capturing Image window

This window is displayed pressing the [PLAYB DAT] icon and it offers the possibility of save or print the actual air traffic situation displayed in the SDD position.
Figure 4-4:
CAPTURING PICTURE window
Three options are eligible for picture saving in the CAPTURING PICTURE window depending on the switch activated. The next table shows the meaning of every switch: Table 4-4:
SWITCH
SDD picture capture options

MEANING
TO FILE
The SDD picture is saved in the /local/Error! Nombre desconocido de propiedad de documento./sdd/execscreen_files/ directory with PostScript (.ps extension) format. The SDD picture is printed as is.
TO PRINTER (As Shown) TO PRINTER (No Black)
The SDD is printed replacing black colour with white colour for unuseful ink waste avoidance.
The SDD picture is captured when pressing the [OK] button.

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NOTE: Be aware that due the picture size the system will spend several seconds getting it. While the capture time lapse, mouse icon is replaced by a clock and no command will be executed. Nevertheless the SDD will obey the graphical commands issued (clicks, mouse button pushes and so on) when the capture process ends.
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5 ACTIONS AT THE DRF POSITION

This section describes the playback actions by means of a tape.
5.1.1 Playback from Tape

Application: This function performs the playback of data saved on tape.
ACTION RESULT
1. If the Playback Window is not displayed on the screen, press on the icon concerning the tape used ([TAPE2] or [TAPE1] in reproduction mode icon in white colour).
The Playback Window is displayed.
2. Show the content of the tape by pressing the [CONTENTS] icon.
It displays the window containing the data saved on tape.
3. Select Date and Time corresponding to the initial and final instants: a. Increase or decrease the number by means of scroll bars. Select the following elements: 1. BEGIN, DATE and TIME 2. END, DATE and TIME 4. Select the SDD Position: a. Increase or decrease the number by means of scroll bars. Select the following elements: SDD to be replicated (WHAT POS?)
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ACTION
RESULT
SDD where (WHERE?) 5. Press one of the following icons: a. [FILTER] icon.
the
playback
takes
place
It displays, on the Playback Window, the files that fulfil the selected filter.
Next, press the [LOAD] icon. b. Icon [LOAD] It starts the file transfer process to the corresponding SDD.
6. Select one of the two options: a. CLOSE b. ABORT It closes the Transfer file Window. It cancels the transfer process.
5.2
Actions at the SDD (Playback mode)
There are tree playback methods:
24 hours Playback: playback performed from the SDD. Historic Playback: playback performed from the DRF. SDD picture capture.
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5.2.1 24 hours Playback

Application: This function performs the playback concerning the existing data at the SDD.
ACTION RESULT
1. Start the playback process by means of the playb24h CMD. 2. Press the [PLAYB CTR] bi-state icon on the Main Menu Window.
The SDD starts up in playback 24h mode. The SDD displayed. Playback Control Window is
3. Select Date and Time. 4. Increase () or decrease () the number by Select the following elements: means of scroll bars. 1. BEGIN, DATE and TIME 2. END, DATE and TIME 5. Control the Playback process by pressing the following symbols: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. 6. Modify the playback speed. 7. Press and hold the horizontal bar corresponding to the SPEED field and move it left or right. 8. Press the [x1] icon to get the standard speed. 9. The Playback process ends by pressing again the [PLAYB CTR] bi-state process on the Main Menu Window. The Playback Control Window is closed. The Playback process starts. The Playback process is temporary stopped. The Playback process ends. Back rewind. Forward rewind. Back rewind by means of 3 seconds steps. Passive playback.
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5.2.2 Historical Playback

Application: This function carries out the playback of data saved on tape or on the DRF disc.
ACTION RESULT
1. Shutdown the SDD from the Supervisor position. 2. Start the playback process restarting in Playback mode since CMD. 3. From this moment, follow the steps described previously (See previous section).
The SDD status changes from operative mode to OFF. The SDD stats up in playback mode.
5.2.3 Visualization of the Playback Status

Application: This function provides information about the playback status.
ACTION RESULT
1. Once the SDD starts up in playback mode The Playback Status Window is displayed. (See section 5.2.1 24 hours Playback), press the [PLAYB DAT] bi-state icon on the Main Menu Window.
The status of the SDD functions is shown on the window during the interval of time devoted to the playback process selected previously. 2. Finish the action by pressing the [PLAYB DAT] bi-state icon. The Status Playback Window is closed.
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5.2.4 SDD picture capture

Application: Impression or file saving of the air traffic situation picture showed in the SDD position.
ACTION RESPONSE
1. Start SDD in a playback: a. 24 hours playback: playb24h in the CMD. b. Historical Playback: Restart the SDD in Playback mode since CMD. The SDD runs into playback mode. 2. Press the [CAPTURE] bi-state icon in the Main Menu Window. The capturing image is showed.
3. Select the desired option from: a. TO FILE b. TO PRINTER (As Shown) c. TO PRINTER (No Black) 4. Push the OK button. The SDD position spend a little time making the picture and then in printed or saved to file according to the option selected.
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6 Procedures and CHECKs

When the system has problems the technical staff needs following the next steps.
6.1
Tape status
The best test to know tape status is seeing it in CMD position. In the next table is possible see the tape status. Table 6-1:
Icon
Tape Status in Supervisor position

Description
Tape: White: in reproduction mode Yellow: Recording status Dark RED: not operative Dark GREEN: incorrect status Tape not formatted Tape with data Tape formatting Tape OK Tape recording Tape protected Tape full Tape playing Tape error Tape out When the colour of the tape is WHITE: the tape is in playback mode. When the colour is YELLOW: the tape is in recording mode.
6.2
BACKUP files not copied at DRFs
When the SDD send one file at DRFs, the SDD take two ways, LAN1 or LAN2. If the SDD cannot copy this backup files, the system need that the technical execute the next actions. Remark: This procedure is for different cases:
LAN 1 and 2 broken DRF1 and DRF2 disconnected of the LAN DRF1 and DRF2 are shutdown when the files are transferred by the SDDs. 6.2.1 The DRFs software IS SHUTDOWN, INOPERATIVE or LAN DISCONNECTED:
For each SDD is necessary to do the next steps: 1st: The SDD software operative 2nd: The DRFs software down (software off) 3rd: In remote mode, and for all SDDs, the technical operator need execute the next command: Go to DIRECTORY for each SDD: /local/<nombre_pais>/sdd/exec/grabacion Need EXECUTE this command: uncompress *.Z. (Only in the files that not copied at DRF)
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4th: Start-up DRFs. In this moment, automatically, the DRFs verify all SDD to copy all files at the pendientes directory of the DRFs. 5th: Is recommended that verify all copied files correctly on tapes. WARNINGS: It is very important that the technician see the free space in tapes to recovery data. Of course, this procedure assures tape data continuity while DRFs is start-up in 24 hours duration. It is necessary that they dont change the tapes or load empty tapes for assure continuity and saved datas. This process is very slow and need that the DRFs take a several minutes to verify all files and SDD positions. Is very recommended that dont operate with the DRFs until the process are finished. The DRFs, when start-up, automatically restore all files pending of the SDDs
6.3
Different start-ups of DRFs
This part explains different states when DRF is restarted. REMARK: If one tape is formatted all functions of DRF are disabled. It exists two ways to format tape:
Format function in DRFs Manual format:

o mt f /dev/rmt/0 erase; or o mt f /dev/rmt/1 erase
6.3.1 2 Tapes formatted

Tapes contents and status:
No data tapes because are formatted.

DRFs Messages:
No data on disc
DRFs ACTIONS:
Check tapes Tape 1 or 2 in recording mode, the first tape in check it.
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6.3.2 Tape 1 with data and tape 2 without data

The tape 1 contains information but the tape 2 doesnt contain information.
DRFs Messages:
Tape 2: No data on disc

DRFs ACTIONS:
Check tapes Tape 1 recording status Tape 2 in playback status.
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6.3.3 Two tapes with data and the tape 2 in recording status
Tape 1 and tape 2 with data Tape 2 in recording mode

DRFs ACTIONS:
Check tapes Tape 1 in playback status Tape 2 in recording mode
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7 SYSTEM MESSAGES
This point lists the advice messages displayed by the system as an answer to the operator actions.
7.1.1 System messages WARNING: During recording in tape.

The tape driver gives at system one error. One file didnt copied correctly at tape. In this case is necessary review storage data on tape to manual copy the fault files. See section 6.2 in this manual to take good way to restore file from specified SDD.
TAPE is NON OPERATIVE.

It allows the date the DRF recovers files recorded on tape for their later playback.
TAPE NOT FORMATTED.

The tape is not formatted and the Tape Capacity Area shows graphically that the tape is used until its end (100%).
NO DATA ON TAPE
This tape not contains data.
TAPE i OPERATIVE.
This is the first message. It indicates that the tape x is used for data recording. The following paragraphs show the full set of available messages.
FORMATTING TAPE.
When the tape is formatting in this moment.
BEGIN OF RECORDING.
The tape is not formatted. The format process is automatically started to perform the recording.
TAPE IS WRITE-PROTECTED
The tape is write-protected and the recording process cannot start.
TAPE ALREADY WITH DATA

The tape contains files. This warning message is displayed before starting the format process when an automatic or manual change of tape is detected and when the [FORMAT] icon is pressed.
7.1.2 Error messages ERROR OPENING TAPE. BEGIN/END OF PLAYBACK NOT VALID.
This message is displayed in two cases: When the data or time within the END field are earlier than those of the BEGIN field. When the delay of time between the time corresponding to the BEGIN and the END fields is bigger than ten (10).
NO DATA ON TAPE.
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This message is displayed in two cases: The files on the tape do not match the conditions selected on the Time Period Selection Area. There is no tape in the tape unit.
DATA NOT PRESENT ON TAPE.

The position selected at the WHAT POS? Field has no files on the playback tape.
TIME OUT EXPIRED.

This message is displayed in two cases: The position selected at the WHERE? Field does not exist or is not operative. The [ABORT] icon is pressed at the Files Transfer Window.
DATA DISCONTINUITY.
There is a discontinuity concerning the selected data.
TAPE FULL. INSERT NEXT TAPE

When the recording tape is full, it is automatically ejected.
TAPE NOT LOADED. INSERT TAPE.

There is no tape at the tape unit.
ERROR WRITING ON TAPE

This message is displayed when any other reason avoid to start the writing process.
7.1.3 Warning or Messages when pressing icon 7.1.3.1 Eject TAPE FULL. INSERT NEXT TAPE
This is the firs message when pressing the [EJECT] icon.
TAPE NOT LOADED. INSERT TAPE.

The tape is not in its unit.
7.1.3.2 Format
The three possible messages are:
TAPE ALREADY WITH DATA. FORMATTING TAPE. BEGIN OF RECORDING.

These messages haven already explained.
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Appendix A - ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS A.1

ABI ACT ADS AFTN ATA ATCC ATD ATIS BYP CB CFL CIN CLAM CPDLC CPL CSSR DBM DCT DEP DEST DF DRF EET EST ETA ETD ETO FCON FDD FDP FP FPL HFS
List of Abbreviations
Advanced Boundary Information Message Activation Automatic Dependent Surveillance Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network Actual Time of Arrival Air Traffic Control Centre Actual Time of Departure Automatic Terminal Information Service BY-Pass operational mode Mouse Central Button Cleared Flight Level See NIC Cleared Level Adherence Monitoring Alert Controller Pilot Data Link Communication Current Flight Plan Code SSR Data Base Management Direct Departure Aerodrome Destination Aerodrome Direction Finder Data Recording Facility Estimated Elapsed Time Estimate Estimated Time of Arrival Estimated Time of Departure Estimated Time Over a Fix Fixed Configuration Flight Data Display Flight Data Processing Flight Plan Flight Plan Horizontal Future Situation
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HMI ICAO IFR INT Km LAN LB LMG METEO mbar mm MON MSAW MTCA NIC NM PSR PSR T PTS QFE QNH RAD RAW RB RBL RETD RFL RIE SDD SDP SID SPI SSR STAR STCA ST-RAW
Human-Machine Interface International Civil Aviation Organization Instrumental Flight Rules Integrated operational mode Kilometre Local Area Network Mouse Left Button Local Maps Generation Meteorological milibar millimetres Mono-radar operational mode Minimum Safe Altitude Warning Medium Term Conflict Alert Navigation Integrity Control Nautical Miles Primary Surveillance Radar Primary Surveillance Radar Track Panoramic Tower Simulator Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation or at runway threshold Altimeter sub-scale sitting to obtain elevation when on the ground Radar (Radar) Restricted Area Warning Mouse Right Button Range Bearing Line Revised Estimated Time of Departure Requested Flight Level Route Insertion Error Situation Data Display Surveillance Data Processing Standard Instrument Departure Special Position Identification Secondary Surveillance Radar Standard Arrival procedure Short Term Conflict Alert Short-Term Restricted Area Warning
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TL UTC VFS VFR VPS
Transition Level Universal Time Coordinated Vertical Future Situation Visual Flight Rules Variable Parameter System
A.2
Glossary of Terms
Adaptation Set of system-specific data adapted by and used by a system. Adaptation Data Values entered into the system to control different processes as the determination of the insertion moment of the FP to the list, activation/inhibition of certain alerts, etc. ADS Contract An agreement between the ADS ground-user and the ADS air-user, that is, the latter one will provide reports to the former one under the conditions specified in the contract. Aerodrome A defined area (including any buildings, installations, and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft and operational vehicles. Aircraft It is a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air. Aircraft Identity (ACID) A group of alphanumeric characters used to identify an aircraft in air-to-ground communications. It is the same as call sign. Airspace It is a volume from above the surface of the earth and to a specified altitude. It can be designated to be under the control of an air traffic controller. Airway A corridor for air traffic that is equipped with radio navigational aids, which is used by the aircraft to maintain its position within the corridor. An airway is defined by a series of Fixes. Altitude The vertical distance of a level, a point, or an object considered as a point, measured from mean sea level. Altitude Filter Operational display filter that suppresses the display of tracks whose corresponding altitude is not within the filter limits. Tracks assumed by the display are not subject to filtering. Bypass mode Operational mode of a SDD indicating that the radar data processing what is feeding the display of the SDD is the mono-radar tracking running in SDD processor. The information coming from RDP central server (if it is running) is not taken into account by the SDD.
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Coast A track (aircraft) is coasted when a radar return has not been received for a particular target. When this happens, the target tracker projects a target position based on the targets previous positions and generates a new track position update for the display. A coasting track is dropped from both the display and the target trackers database if its coasting time exceeds a Variable System Parameter limit. Conflict Predicted converging of aircraft in space and time, which constitutes a violation of a given set of minimum separations. Conflict Alert Predictive function that involves the monitoring of all aircraft-pairs equipped with Mode C transponders. Conflict Alert warns the controller of potential collisions due to airspace violations. Controller A person authorized to provide air traffic control service. Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) A means of communication between controller and pilot, using data link for ATC communications. Coordination Process Flight Transference process between controllers. Sometimes it requires request and acceptance, according to the transference mode. Correlation The process of coupling (manually or automatically) radar track and a flight plan based on predefined criteria, as belonging to the same aircraft. Cruising Level A level maintained during a significant portion of a flight. Current Flight Plan (CPL) The flight plan, including changes, if any, brought about by subsequent clearances. Demand Contract A contract between a requestor and a provider of information service, such as ADS, to provide a single report to the requestor. Emergency Contract A contract to provide ADS reports at regular intervals during an emergency. Event Contract Contract established between controller and pilot. It causes the aircraft returns ADS reports at controller-defined events. Fix Reference point specified either by geographic coordinate (latitude, longitude), a name, or as a distance and bearing from a navigational aid. Flight Data Data related to real or foreseen movements of an aircraft, usually displayed in abbreviated or in code form.
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Flight Information A service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights. Flight Level A surface of constant atmospheric pressure that is related to a specific pressure datum, 1013.2 hectopascals (hPa), and is separated from other such surfaces by specific pressure intervals. Flight Plan Specified information related to an intended flight of an aircraft. It is filed orally or in writing with an FSS or an ATC facility. FP Strip Device containing information on actual flight progress and status. These are displayed on the specific working positions to communicate the flight information to the controller in charge. Hand-Over Procedure Process of transferring flights between controllers. Heading The direction in which the longitudinal axis of an aircraft is pointed, usually expressed in degrees from North (true, magnetic, compass or grid). Height The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a point, measured from a specified datum. Leader Line Line linking the data label to the associated track. Level A generic term relating to the vertical position of an aircraft in flight and meaning variously, height, altitude, or flight level. Medium Term Conflict Alert (MTCA) Predictive function, which involves the monitoring of the trajectory of all the system flight plans under control of the ATC centre. The MTCA function alerts the controller on the potential violation of separation criteria (longitudinal, lateral and vertical). Minimum Safe Altitude Warning (MSAW) Predictive function, which involves the monitoring of all aircrafts that report valid altitude data. MSAW warns the controller of potential collisions with ground-based objects. Mode C A setting on the aircraft transponder equipment that implies the current height of the aircraft sending. Mono-radar Track It is information set, evolving in time, related to an aircraft, based upon radar information received from a unique radar site and used by the computer for tracking purposes. Multi-radar Track It is an information set, evolving in time, related to an aircraft and obtained from the synthesis of all mono-radar tracks what represent the above referenced aircraft.
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Periodic Contract A contract to provide ADS reports at regular intervals. Playback This process recovers and displays:
Previously recorded information. Data that have been submitted to the Controllers Positions (SDD). Configurations that have been submitted to the Controllers Positions (SDD).
Pop-up Menu Menu displayed upon clicking once on an icon. Menu display is kept after icon release and selection is performed pointing and clicking (usually LB). Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) The radar sensor used to determine the position of an aircraft. Process Program segment that is usually dedicated to a functionally cohesive activity, recognized and scheduled for execution. Quick-look Mode for displaying a track label for information purposes. Radar A device which, by measuring the time interval between transmission and reception of radio pulses and correlating the angular orientation of the radiated antenna beam or beams in azimuth and/or elevation, provides information on range, azimuth, and/or elevation of objects in the path of the transmitted pulses. Recording This process saves for a specific period of time:
General System information. Local SDD information.

Restricted Area Defined airspace volume, where the flights are restricted under certain conditions, or where, dangerous activities for the flights are performed. Route The planned or actual path of an aircraft specified using some or all of the following: departure aerodrome, SID, Fixes, Airways, Holding Pattern, STAR, and/or destination aerodrome. Runway A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft. Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) The radar sensor used to interrogate aircraft transponder equipment to receive SSR codes, barometric pressure information, and/or the SPI.
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Sector A subdivision of a designated control area which belong to a controller or a small group of controllers. The entire sector must belong to one controller jurisdiction at a time. In addition, sectors composing a controller jurisdiction shall be adjacent. Sectorization The action of altering the existing configuration by changing the allocation of some or all sectors in respect of the working positions. Short Term Conflict Alert (STCA) Predictive function that involves the monitoring of all aircraft pairs, which are equipped with Mode C transponders. Conflict Alert warns the controller of potential collisions due to airspace violations. Situation Data Display (SDD) The computer display where Air Traffic Controllers view targets (aircraft) and radar returns. Special Position Identification SPI A feature of aircraft transponder equipment that, when enabled, causes the aircrafts corresponding Present Position Symbol (PPS) to change to the Special Purpose Indicator on the SDD. This PPS is used to differentiate the aircrafts PPS from others that may be in the same immediate area. SSR Code A four-octal digit code, which is sent from aircraft transponder, in order to uniquely identify the aircraft. Standard Instrument Departure (SID) A special route that an aircraft (following IFR) over-flies during a take-off (using the <Take Off> command. A SID connects an airway to an airport and it is defined by a series of fix/level pairs that begin at or near the departure runway and end at or near the airway. Synthetic Track Type of track generated by the system upon controller request. A special track symbol distinguishes these tracks from the real ones. Track The projection on the surface of the earth of the path of an aircraft, the direction of which path at any point is expressed in degrees from magnetic North. Track Label Collection of tabular data displayed on one to four lines. The data label is linked to its corresponding track by a leader line. Track Symbol Visual representation of the type of track. Traffic Flow Set of reports, which are provided by the system or operator request. These reports support the user for decision-making on air traffic flow smoothing within either a determined airspace, or flight plan route or departure/origin aerodrome, in order to make the best use of the airspace. Transit Flights passing through the working area (FIR).
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Transition Level Altitude at which, or below, the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by altitudes reference. Transponder L-band radar receiver/transmitter carried aboard certain aircraft. It transmits a beacon code and Mode C altitude (if so equipped), in response to an interrogation from Secondary Surveillance Radar. The data provided by a transponder can be in any of the following forms: Mode 3/A, Mode 2, or Mode C. SOLARIS Operating System used for the system. Variable System Parameter It is a system parameter, which can be modified on line. Working Position A specially constructed group of workstations that are contained in a single cabinet structure. Workstation The computer and application software. Workstations are grouped together in various combinations to form a working position.
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3 DRF WINDOWS DESCRIPTION

Position Name. Date and Current Time. Commands Area.

DRF Position Screen.

Position Name, Date and Current Time

Position Name. Date and Current Time