Ground controlled approach system

INDRODUCTION

GCA ground system is the complete package of

navigational equipment consisting of precision
approach radar RP-5GI type and airport
surveillance radar RL-71S/SX type with
implemented MSSR subsystem. Through
installation of this GCA radar system, a powerful
navigation system will be earned for control of air
traffic situation at terminal airport area up to
distance 65/250 NM. All radar subsystems have
doubled radar blocks in order to increase radar
reliability. T-CZ AMTI technology is utilised for
data processing, capable of optimal adjustment
for radar operating parameters. Display
presentation is provided on large-screen LCD
monitors completed by Recording / Reply Unit.
Modern VHF/UHF radio-stations are utilized for
G/A communication. Radar data transmission to
remote Control/Command posts is performed via
optical cables or microwave link.
The technique or procedure for talking down an
aircraft during its approach to position it for landing. A
radar approach system operated from the ground by air
traffic personnel transmits instructions to the pilot by
radio. The initial approach is conducted with
surveillance radar (SRE [surveillance radar element] or
ASR [airport surveillance radar]) and the latter, and the
more crucial, part of the approach by precision
approach radar (PAR). It is possible to conduct

approaches solely with either ASR or with both ASR and

PAR. However, the minimums with the former are not
as stringent as the latter. Pilots should specifically
request a PAR approach when they desire a precision
radar approach or an ASR, or surveillance approach,
when they desire a non-precision radar approach.

PAR part of ground controlled approach.

A typical ground controlled approach