Results for tag: "Traffic Alert And Collision Avoidance System"

The Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) is an avionics system designed to reduce the likelihood of mid-air collisions between aircraft. It monitors the airspace around an aircraft for other aircraft equipped with a corresponding active transponder, and provides pilots with visual and audio alerts when a potential conflict is detected. The system also provides guidance to the pilots to enable them to avoid a collision. TCAS is mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for all aircraft operating in controlled airspace. It is also widely used in general aviation and military aircraft. The system is designed to supplement existing air traffic control procedures, and is not intended to replace them. The TCAS market is highly competitive, with a number of major players offering a range of products. These include Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, Thales, Garmin, and Universal Avionics. Show Less Read more