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International Air Traffic Control?
I need to research about the air traffic control system, processes, employment, regulations, etc. of a country other than the US. Where can I go to obtain such information?
First understand the basic concept of Air traffic control (ATC).
It is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air.
The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic.
And when able, to provide information or other support for pilots.
In some countries, ATC may also play a security or defense role (as in the United States), or be run entirely by the military (as in Brazil).
If you go to this page you will find links to virtually every foreign ATC. From there you should be able to get the information you need. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_traffic_control
Good Luck in your Research!
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December 9th, 2009
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First understand the basic concept of Air traffic control (ATC).
It is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air.
The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic.
And when able, to provide information or other support for pilots.
In some countries, ATC may also play a security or defense role (as in the United States), or be run entirely by the military (as in Brazil).
If you go to this page you will find links to virtually every foreign ATC. From there you should be able to get the information you need. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_traffic_control
Good Luck in your Research!
References :
The Irish Aviation Authority is the air traffic control authority in Ireland. They control about 90% of all transatlantic movements, so it’s a pretty busy organisation. They also do oceanic transmissions in cooperation with Preswick in Scotland (the amalgamation of which is called Shanwick), so that’s an extra dimension to it too.
website: http://www.iaa.ie
Alternatively, NATS (National Air Traffic Services) is the British air traffic control service provider. Since Heathrow (London) has the most internationally bound travellers they’re pretty busy too.
website: http://www.nats.co.uk
References :
Air traffic Controller, general knowledge