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-1-9- AAIS : Automated AIS

AAL : Above Aerodrome level
AAA All Aviation Abbreviations AALS : Advanced Approach and Landing System
1 PPS : One Pulse Per Second AAM : Airbus Asset Management
1 :1 : One-to-one relationship AAM : Airline Administration Message
1 :M : One-to-Many relationship AAME : Association of Aviation Medical Examiners
16PF : Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire AAP : Advanced Automation Program
2D : Two Dimensional AAPA: Association of Asia Pacific Airlines
3D : Three Dimensional AAR : Airport Acceptance Rate or Airport Arrival Rate
3D : Palair Macedonian (airline) AAR : Air-to-Air Refuelling
4D : Four Dimensional AAS : Advanced Automation System (the end systems for
4D FMS : 4D Flight Management System all FAA air traffic control, located at the ARTCCs
4D-NAV : 4D Navigation AASA : Air Lines Association of Southern Africa
4DTN : 4D Trajectory Negotiation AASC : Airport Authorities Steering Committee
4-MASt : 4-MAST group AASI : Aeronautical Applications Service Interface
5LNC : Five Letter Name Code AASR : Airways and Airport Surveillance Radar
5-ST-RSG : 5-States Route Structure Group AAT : Alpha Attenuation Test
5-STRSSG : 5-States Route Structure Steering Group AATF : Airworthiness Assurance Task Force
5-SRSWG : 5-States Route Structure Working Group AATMS : Advanced Air Traffic Management System
8.33 CP : 8.33 Contact Person AATT : Advanced Aviation Transportation Technology
8.33 PMC : 8.33 Programme Management Cell AAUI : Aeronautical Applications User Interface
8.33 State : A State initially implementing 8.33 kHz AAWF: Auxiliary Aviation Weather Facility
channel spacing AB : Action Button (mouse)
ABAS : Aircraft-based Augmentation System
-A- ABC : ATC Bypass Complex
ABET : Airspace Behavioural Engineering Technology
A : Aeroplane ABFG : ATM Basic Functions Sub-Group
A : Amber ABI : Advance Boundary Information
A: Prededing 4 digits Altimeter (Metar) ABM : Abeam
A : Ampere ABN : Aerodrome Airport Beacon
A : At or Above (constrained altitude) ABPSK : Aviation Binary Phase Shift Keying
A : Autotuned NAVAID ABT : About
A : Austria ABV : Above
A01: Automated Observation Without Precipitation AC : Air Canada
Discriminator AC : Alternating Current
A02: Automated Observation With Precipitation AC : Altocumulus
Discriminator AC : Assessment Centre
A SMGCS : Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and AC : Assistant Controller
Control Systems AC : Advisory Circular
A/A : Air/Air ACA : Air Traffic Centre Architecture
A/C, a/c : Aircraft ACA : Airport Co-ordinators Association
A/D : Analog-to-Digital ACA : Airspace Control Activity
A/D Converter : Analogue-to Digital Converter ACA : AUP / UUP Composition application (software)
A/G : Air-Ground ACA : Austrian Cockpit Association
A/I : Accident(s)/Incident(s) ACAC : Arab Civil Aviation Council
A/l : Anti-ice Acad : Academic establishments
A/L : Auto Land ACAD : Auto Computer Aided Design (Operator-Input +
A/P : Autopilot Display System)
A/T : Autothrottle ACAG : Airspace Co-ordination Agencies
AA : American ACAM : Airport Capacity Airside Modelling
AA : Approved agency ACAMS : Aircraft Condition Analysis and Management
AAA : Advanced ATC System Amsterdam System
AAA : Asian Airliners Association ACARS : Aircraft Communications, Addressing and
AAA : (or AAB, AAC...etc., in sequence) Amended Reporting System
meteorological message (message type designator) ACARS ARINC communications and address reporting
AAATS : Australian Advanced Air Traffic Services system (digital communications system used primarily for
AAC : Alpha Attenuation Coefficient aircraft-to-airline messages)
AAC : Aeronautical Administration Communication (a class ACARS MU ACARS Management Unit
of communication which supports administrative ACAS : Airborne Collision Avoidance System
communication) ACAS I : Aircraft Collision Avoidance System Version 1
AAC : Airline Administrative Communication ACAS II : Aircraft Collision Avoidance System Version 2
AACC : Airport Associations Co-ordinating Council ACAS III : Aircraft Collision Avoidance System Version 3
AACE : Airfield Approach Control Element ACASA : ACAS Analysis
AACI : Airports Association Council International ACATF : ATC Centre Communications Architecture Task
AACO : Arab Air Carriers Organisation Force
AAD : Assigned Altitude Deviation ACB : Aeroclub
AAF : ATM Added Functions ACC : Area Control Centre
AAFCE : Allied Air Forces Central Europe ACC Controller : Area Controller
AAFG : ATM Added Functionality Sub-Group ACC Loop : Anticipation-Action-Comparison Loop
AAG : AIS Automation Group ACCA : Air Charters Carriers Association
AAGDI / AGADE : Automated Air/Ground Data ACCC : Australian Competition and Consumer
Interchange Commission
AAH : Autonomous Aircraft Hybrid ACCEL : Accelerate
AAIB : Air Accident Investigation Branch (UK equivalent of ACCESS : Aircraft Control Console for Experiments and
NTSB) Simulations Studies
AAIM : Aircraft Autonomous Integrity Monitoring

ACCID : Notification of an aircraft accident ADAGES : Action Plan Definition on the Basis of
ACC-PC : ACC Planning Controller Architecture studies from GAAS for EATMS
ACCS : Air Command and Control System ADAP : Automated Downlink of Airborne Parameters
ACC-TC : ACC Tactical Controller ADAPT : ATS Data Acquisition, Processing and Transfer
ACCUM : Accumulate Panel (ICAO)
ACDAC : Asociacion Colombiana de Aviadores Civiles ADC : Air Defence Centre / Command / Clearance
ACDMD : Air Collaborative Decision Making Demonstrator ADC : Air Data Computer
ACE : Allied Command Europe ADC : Analog to Digital Converter
ACE : Altimeter Control Equipment ADCA : Air Defence Classification Area
ACE : ATC Communications Environment ADCE : Aircraft Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment
ACF : Area Control Facility. See ACC or ARTC ADCP : Air Defence Command Post
ACFS : Advanced Concepts Flight Simulator (a generic ADD : Architectural Design Document
"glass cockpit") ADD : Average Delay per Delayed Flight
ACFT : Aircraft ADDI : Automated Digital Data Interchange (ICAO)
ACG : Advanced ATS Concept Group ADDN : Addition or Additional
ACG : Advanced Concept Group ADDR : Address
ACG : ATN/CNS Consultation Group ADE : Air Defence Element
ACG : ATS System Concept Working Group ADE : Autonomous Display Equipment
ACG : Austro Control GmbH ADEG : ATS Data Exchange Group
ACH : ATC Flight Plan Change Message ADEP : Aerodrome of Departure
ACH : ATC Flight Plan Change ADES : Aerodrome of Destination
ACI : Airports Council International ADEXA : Air Defence Exercise Area
ACI : Area of Common Interest ADEXP : ATS Data Exchange Presentation (message
ACID : Aircraft Identification (ICAO) format used for IFPS) ; ATS Data Exchange Program
ACIPLA : Asociacian Civil de Pilotos de Lineas Aereas Format
(Uruquay) ADF : Automatic Direction Finder
ACK : Acknowledge(ment) message ADFL : Augmented Dynamic Flight Leg
ACL : Altimeter Check Location ADIRS : Air Data Inertial Reference System
ACL : ATC Clearances ADGE : Air Defence Ground Environment
ACM : Acceptance of (Radar) Co-ordination Message ADJ : Adjacent
ACM : Acceptable Means of Compliance ADI : Aerodrome Control Instrument
ACM : Airspace Control Measures ADI : Attitude Director lndicator
ACM : ATC Communication Management ADI : Attitude Display Indicator
ACMS : Aircraft Condition Monitoring System ADIDS : Advanced Data & Image Distribution System
ACN : Aircraft Classification Number (CCTV Application)
ACN : Airspace Co-ordination Notification ADIRS : Air Data Inertial Reference System
ACN : Austrian Communication Network ADIRU : Air Data Inertial Reference Unit
ACNZ : Airways Corporation of New Zealand ADIS : Automatic dependent surveillance and Data Link
ACO : Airspace Co-ordination Order Interim System
ACOD : Area Conflict Detection ADIS : Automatic dependent surveillance and Data Link
ACP : Accept Message Interim System
ACP : Acceptance Message ADIS (P) : Automated Data Interchange System (Panel) -
ACP : African, Caribbean and Pacific States ICAO
ACP : Aircraft Control Position (window) ADIZ : Air Defence Identification Zone
ACP : Airspace Control Plan ADLP : Aircraft Data Link Processor (the Mode S
ACP : Airspace Crossing Acceptance Message subnetwork function onboard the aircraft that implements
ACP : Allied Communications Publication the OSI network layer protocols)
ACP : Azimuth Change/Count Pulses ADM : Administrative / Administration
ACP : Area Control Procedural ADM : Aeronautical Decision Making
ACPO : Aircraft Position Operator ADM : Average Delay per Movement
ACPSC : Advisory Committee on Procurement and Sales ADM : Airborne Data Bus
Contracts (Eurocontrol/DF) ADM : Air Data Module
ACPT : Accept or Accepted ADMA : Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers
ACR : Air Carrier Association
ACR : Atlantic Co-ordinated Route ADMD : Airspace Data Management & Distribution
ACRPWG : Aircraft Crash Recovery Procedures Working ADNC : Air Defence Notification Centre (GR)
Group ADNS : Aeronautical Radio Incorporated Data Network
ACS : Advanced Communication System Service
ACS : Airspace Control System ADOC : Air Defence Operations Centre
ACS : Area Control Surveillance ADOLT : Air Defence Liaison Team
ACSA : Allied Communications Security Agency ADORA : Analysis and Definition of the Operational
ACSE : Application Control Service Element Requirements for ATM
ACT : Active ADP : Activity Predictor Display
ACT : Activation message designator ADP : ATFM Daily Plan
ACT : ATC Activation message ADP : Automated Data Processing or Auxiliary Data
ACT/LAM : Activation Message / Logical Processing
Acknowledgement Message ADPG : ATM Data Processing Sub-Group
ACTF : Aeronautical Charting Task Force ADR : Advisory Route
ACU : Airspace / Antenna Control Unit. See BSU ADR : Air Data Reference
ACYC: Anticyclonic ADR : Airfield Damage Repair
AD : Administrative Domain (ENOC) ADR : Average Delay per Regulated Flight
AD : Aerodrome ADREP : Accident/Incident Reporting System
AD : Air Defence ADRS : Air Defence Radar Site
AD : Airworthiness Directive ADS : Air Data System
AD : CFMU/FDOD - Airspace Data Section ADS : Automatic Dependent Surveillance
ADA : Advisory Area ADS-A : Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Addressed

ADS-B : Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast AFM : Airplane Flight Manual

ADS-C : Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract AFMS : Advanced Flight Management System
ADS-P : Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Panel (ICAO) AFMSG : Audit and Financial Matters Sub-Group
ADS-R : Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Report AFN : Air Traffic Services Facilities Notification
ADSEL : Address Selective SSR System (UK) AFN: Airspace / Flow Management & Navigation Business
ADSIA : Allied Data Systems Interoperability Agency Division (Eurocontrol)
ADSP : ADS Processor AFP : Active Flight Plan Processing
ADSP : Automatic Dependent Surveillance Panel (ICAO) AFP : Area Forecast Panel
ADSU : ADS Unit AFP : ATC Flight Plan Proposal
ADT : Air Data Tester AFPA : Automated Flight Plan to Track Association
ADT : Approved Departure Time AFPL : ADEXP Filed Flight Plan
ADTI : Additional Technical Information (ODS - ESCO) AFRAA : African Airlines Association
ADUG : Airport Database User Group AFS : Advanced Functional Simulator
ADV: Advise AFS : Aeronautical Fixed Services
ADV : Aerodrome Control Visual AFS : Automatic Flight System
ADVCTN : Advection AFSATCOM : Airborne Satellite Communication
ADVON : Advanced Echelon AFSS : Automated Flight Service Station
ADVY : Advisory AFT : After (time or place)
ADZ : Advise AFTN : Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network
ADZD : Advised AFW : Area Flows Window
ADZY : Advisory AFWA : Automatic Flight Weather Advisory
AE : ATM Engineering AGA : Aerodromes and Ground Aids
AE : Application Entity AGARD : Advisory Group on Aeronautical Research and
AE : United Arab Emirates (ISO Country Code) Developments
AEA : Association of European Airlines AGAS : European Action Group for ATM Safety
AECB : Atomic Energy Control Board AGATE :Advanced General Aviation Transport
AECG : ACAS Evaluation and Co-ordination Group Experiments
AFCS Automatic Flight Control System AGC : Automatic Gain Control (VCS)
AEEC : Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee AGCS : Air-Ground Communication System
AEFMP : Algeria, Spain, France, Maroc, Portugal Project AGCSG : Air/Ground Communication Sub-Group Meeting
AEGIS : Airborne Early Warning Ground Environment AGDC : Air/Ground Data Communications
Integrated Segment AGDC-SG : Air/Ground Data Communications Sub Group.
AEGIS : ATM European Group for Improvement of See AGSG
Scenarios AGDC-TF : Air/Ground Data Communications-TF (ODT)
AEG-TFK : AEG-Telefunken AGDL : Air-Ground Data Link
AEM : Airports & Environment Management (Eurocontrol) AGDLS : Air-Ground Data Link System
AENA : Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegatión Aérea (ES) / AGL : Above Ground Level
Spanish Airport and Air navigation Administration AGLAE : Air-Ground Data Link Applications
AERA : Automated En-Route Air Traffic Control Experimentation
AEREA : Association of European Research AGN : Again
Establishments in Aeronautics AGN : Agenda
AEROSAT : Aeronautical Satellite Council AGOD : Advisory Group on Deliverables
AES : Aircraft / Airborne Earth Station (ICAO - ADS) AGR : Agreement
AES : ATC Engineering Section AGSG : Air / Ground Data Communication Sub group
AES : Automatic Enhanced Surveillance AGVC-SG : Air/Ground Voice Communication Sub Group
AEV : Annual Equivalent Value AHDG : Assigned Heading
AEW : Airborne Early Warning AHEAD : Automation and Harmonisation of European
AEWPD : Adapted EATM Work Programme Document Aeronautical Data
AF : Air Force AHGSO : Ad Hoc Group of Senior Officials
AF : Air France (airline) AHMI : Airborne Human Machine Interface
AF : Audio Frequency (VCS) AHRS : Attitude and Heading Reference System
AF : DME Arc to a Fix (ARINC 424 Path Terminator) AHS : American Helicopter Association
AFA : Association of Flight Attendants AI : Artificial Intelligence
AFAS : Aircraft in the Future ATM System AI : Air India (airline)
AFAST : Active Final Approach Spacing Tool AIA : Aerospace Industries Association
AFB : Air Force Base AIAA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
AFC : Airport Facilities Control (ICAO) AIAA : Area of Intense Aerial Activity
AFC : Area Forecast Center AIB : Aeronautical Information Bulletin (EAD)
AFC : ATC Frequency Change (service) AIC : Aeronautical Information Circular
AFCAC : African Civil Aviation Commission AICB : Air Initiated Comm-B Protocol
AFCNF : Air Force Central NOTAM Facility AICG : Ab Initio Co-ordination Group
AFCS : Automatic Flight Control System AICG : ACAS Implementation Co-ordination Group
AFD : Airport Facility Directory AICG : Airport Interface Co-ordination Group
AFD : Associated Flight Details AICM : Aeronautical Information Conceptual Model (EAD)
AFDK : After Dark AID : Aid or Aircraft Identification
AFDS : Autopilot Flight Director System (also A/P F/D) AIDA : Aeronautical Information and Data handling Austria
AFFSC (E) : Air Forces Flight Safety Committee (Europe) AIDC : ATS Interfacility Data Communications (ICAO)
AFG : Advisory Financial Group (ex-FCG/Eurocontrol) AIDS : Aircraft Integrated Data System
AFI : Africa-Indian Ocean Region (ICAO) AIG : ACAS Implementation Group ; Automatic Input
AFIL : Air Filed Flight Plan Generation
AFIS : Airport/Aerodrome Flight Information Service AIG : Accident Investigation and Prevention
AFISO : Aerodrome Flight information Service Officer AIL : Aeronautical Item Location Bank
AFIZ : Aerodrome Flight information Zone AIM : Airman’s Information Manual
AFL : Actual Flight Level AIM : ATFM Information Message
AFL : Assigned Flight Level AIM-FANS : Airbus Interoperable Modular FANS
AFM : Yes or Affirm or Affirmative or That is Correct

AIMS : Airplane Information Management System (Boeing ALT HOLD : Altitude Hold Mode
777) ALTRV : Altitude Reservation System
AIMS : Aircraft Integrated Monitoring (Information ALWF : Actual Wind Factor
Management) System AM : Aeromexico
AIP : Aeronautical Information Publication AM : Airspace Management
AIPN : Appointing authority AM : Amplitude Modulation
AIR : Armament Initiative and Requirements AM : Armenia (ISO Country Code)
AIR 4653 : Aerospace Information Report 4653 - (Flight AM : Arrival Manager
Management Systems Review) AM : Attribute Modification
AIR : Air Control AMA : Area Minimum Altitude
AIRAC : Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control AMA : Airlift Management Agency
AIRCOM : Aircraft Communications AMAN : Arrival Manager (APATSI)
AIREP : Air-Report (ICAO) AMC : Airspace Management Cell
AIRMET : Air Meteorological Information Report which AMC : ATC Microphone Check (service)
may affect the safety of low-level aircraft operations AMC : Avionics Maintenance Conference
AIRPROX : The code word used in air traffic incident AMC/CADF : Airspace Management Cell - ECAC
report to designate aircraft proximity (ICAO) Centralised Airspace Data Function
AIRS : Advanced Infrared Sounder AMCP : Aeronautical Mobile Communication Panel (ICAO)
AIS : Aeronautical Information Services AMD : Administrative Management Domain
AISAP : AIS Automation Specialist Panel AMD : Advisory Map Display
AISAS : Aeronautical Information Services Automated AMD : Amend or Amended
System AMD : Arrival manager Display
AISC : Aeronautical Mobile Communications System AMDP : Airspace Management Data Processing
Panel AMDP-TF : EATCHIP Airspace Management Data
AISC : Aeronautical Industry Service Communication Processing Task Force
AISG : AIS Automation Group AMDT : Amendment (ICAO)
AISPOP : AIS Planning and Operations Subgroup AMDWP : Aeromedical Working Party
AISS : Aeronautical Information Server System AME : ATM Message Exchange
AIS-TF : AIS Training Task Force AMEG : Air Miss Evaluation Group
AISU : Aeronautical Information Service Unit AMGR : Airport Manager
AITSC : Administrative IT Steering Committee AMHS : Aeronautical Message Handling Service
AIXM : Aeronautical Information Exchange Model AMI : Airline Modifiable Information
AKARD : Available Knowledge And required system AMI : Administrative and Management Information
Research and Development Software
AL : Aircraft Label AMID : Approach Multi-Input Device (ODID)
AL : Albania (ISO Country Code) AMJ : Advisory Material Joint
AL : Alerting Service AMLCD : Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display
AL : Allegheny AML (WP) : Airfield Markings and Lighting (Working Party)
ALA : Alighting Area AMN : Airspace Management and Navigation (EATM Unit)
ALB : Alternative Label AMOC : ATFM Air Traffic Flow Management
ALCC : Airlift Central Co-ordination Centre AMOC : ATFM Modelling Capability
ALCE : Airlift Control Element AMOS : Automatic Meteorological Observing System
ALCM : Air Launched Cruise Missile AMOS : ARTAS Maintenance and Operational Support
ALD : Airlift Division organisation
ALERFA : Alert Phase AMOSS : Airline Maintenance and Operation Support
Alert : Alert phase System
Alert Indicator : (visual or auditory) which provides AMPS : American Mobile Phone System
information to the flightcrew in a timely manner about an AMS : Aeronautical Mobile Service
event requiring pilot awareness. AMS : Air Mass
ALF : Aloft AMS : Airspace Management Service
ALIM : Altitude Limit (Positive RA Altitude Threshold) AMS : ATC Model-Simulations Studies
ALLA : Allied Long Lines Agency AMS(R)S : Aeronautical Mobile Satellite (Route) Service
ALMC : Airlift Movement Cell AMSC : Allied Military Security Code
ALO : Air Force Liaison Officer AMSL : Above Mean Sea Level
ALPA : Air Line Pilots Association AMSS : Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Services
ALQDS : All Quadrants AMSS : Aeronautical Mobile Satellite System
ALR : Alerting message AMSS : Automatic Message Switching System
ALRS : Alerting Service AMSSP : Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Service Panel
ALRT : Alert AMT : ADS Mediterranean Trials
ALS : Approach Lighting System AMTI : Adaptive Moving Target Indicator
ALS : Architecture Layer Structure (ISO) AN : Access Node (RMCDE)
ALS : Automatic Line Switch (RMCDE) ANA : Aeroportos e Navegaçao Aérea (PT)
ALS : Automatizovany Letisni System (CZ) / Automated ANA : All Nippon Airways
Airport System ANA-EP : Aeroportos e Navegaçao Aérea Empresa
ALSEC : All Sectors Pública (PT)
ALSF-2 : High Intensity Approach Lighting Systerm with ANC : Access Network Computer
Sequenced Flashing Lights. ANC : Air Navigation Commission / Conference (ICAO)
ALSTG : Altimeter Setting ANCAT : Abatement of Nuisances Caused by Air
ALT : Airborne Link Terminal Transport (ECAC environmental policy committee (ENV :
ALT : Altitude AL)
ALT : Alternate ANDRA : Advanced Node for Data Relay in ATN
ALTM : Altimeter ANDS : ANS Department
ALTN : Alternate Aerodrome ANERC : Advanced New En-Route Centre (UK)
ALTNLY : Alternately ANLYS : Analysis
ANM : ATFM Notification Message (CFMU / ECAC States)
ANOVA : Analysis of Variance

ANP : Actual Navigation Performance Correspondence

ANP : Air Navigation Plan APC : Aeronautical Public Correspondence
ANPP : Air Navigation Plan Publication APC : Assistant Planning Controller
ANS : Air Navigation Service APCH : Approach
ANS : Answer APD : Activity Predictor Display
ANS/CR : Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic APDLC : Aircraft Proximity Data Link Communication
ANSA : International Advisory Group Air Navigation (ICAO)
Services APDSG : ATM Procedures Development Sub-Group
ANSEP : Air Navigation Services Economics Panel (ICAO) APE : Analysis Programme for Evaluation
ANSI : American National Standards Institute API : Application Programming Interface
ANSIR : Advanced Navigation System Inertial Reference APIS : Advanced Passenger Information system
ANSO : Air Navigation Services Offices (Irish aviation APIRG : Africa-Indian Ocean Planning and Implementation
authority) Regional Group (ICAO)
ANSP : Air Navigation Service Provider APL : Abbreviated Flight Plan
ANT : Airspace and Navigation Team APL : Applied Physics Laboratory
AO : Aircraft Operator APL : ATC Flight Plan
AO : Airlines Operator APLGT : Airport Lighting
AO : Arrival Operations APM : Architecture Project Management
AO : ATM Operations APMB : ACAS Programme Management Board
AOA : Aircraft Operating Agency (e.g. Airlines) APMS Automated Performance Measurement System
AOA : Angle-of-Attack APO : Airport Operator
AOA : Airport Operations Area APO : Aircraft Performance and Operations
AOB : Air Order of Battle APOD : Airport of Debarkation
AOB : Angle of Bank APP : Approach Centre / Control (office/service)
AOC : Advanced Operational Capability APP controller/director : Approach controller/director
AOC : Aerodrome Obstruction/Obstacle Chart App. : Appendix
AOC : Aeronautical Operational Communications APPA-SG : ATFM Policies and Principles Advisory Sub-
AOC : Aircraft Operating Company Group
AOC : Aircraft Operations Centre (ICAO) APP-ASS : Approach-Assistant
AOC : Airline Operation Control APPR : Approach/Approach Mode
AOC Aeronautical Operation Control (communications APR : Automatic Position Reporting
which support safety and regularity of flight that normally APRT : Airport
take place between aircraft and the operator) APRX : Approximate or Approximately
AOC : Assume of Control (ODID) APS : Approach Control Surveillance
AOC : Auxiliary Output Chip APSG : ACAS Programme Steering Group
AOC : Aeronautical Operational Control APSG : After Passing
AOC : Air Operator's Certificate APT : Airport(s)
AOC : Airline Operational Communications APT : Airspace Planning Team became ANT (March 94)
AOCC : Aircraft Operator Control Centre APU : Auxiliary Power Unit
AOCI : Airport Operators Council International APV : Approve or Approved or Approval
AOCP : Airborne Operational Computer Programme APW : Area Proximity Warning
AOCS : Attitude and Orbit Control System AQAP : Allied Quality Assurance Publication
AOCU : Aircraft Operator Control Unit AQG : Agency Quality Group
AOF : AIS Office (EAD) AQP : Advanced Qualification Programme
AOF : Allocation of Functions A-QPSK : Aviation Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
AOG : Aircraft On Ground AR : Agency Representative (CIP)
AOI : Aircraft Operations Information AR : Air Route
AOI : Area of Operational Interest AR : Automatic Reminder
AOI : AIS Office AR : Argentina (ISO Country Code)
AOIS : Aeronautical Operational Information System AR-1 : Approach Radar 1
AOM : Aircraft Operations Manual ARAC : Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee
AOP : Aeronautical OSI Profile ARB : Authoritative Representative Body
AOPA : Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations ARC 2000 : Automatic Radar Control for the 21st Century
AOPG : Aerodrome Operations Group (ICAO) (CEE)
AOPTF : Aerodrome Operations Task Force ARC : Airlift Requirement Centre
AOR : Area of Responsibility arc : assigned rate of climb/descent
AOR : Atlantic Ocean Region (ICAO) ARC : Advanced Research for/in Air Traffic Control
AOR-E : Atlantic Ocean Region - East (ICAO) ARC (ARCH) : CFMU – Archive System
AORTF : ATM Added Functionality Operational ARCC : Air Rescue Co-ordination Centre
Requirements Task Force ARCH : Archives and Quality Control System
AOR-W : Atlantic Ocean Region - West (ICAO) ARCID : Aircraft Identification
AOS : Airport Operations Strategy Drafting Group ARCOS : Arrival Co-ordination System
AOT : Airport Operations Team ARCP : Air Refuelling Control Point
AOU : Aircraft Operator Unit ARDEP : Analysis / Assessment of Research and
AOWIR : Aircraft Operator What-If Re-routing Development in Eurocontrol Programmes
AOWP : Airport Operations Work Plan ARDRS : Automatic Radar Data Recording System
AP : Airport ARDS : ATM Architecture and overall system engineering
AP : Auto-Pilot ARETA : ATM with RNAV in Extended Terminal Area
AP : Application Process ARFA : Allied Radio Frequency Agency
APA Allied Pilots Association ARFF : Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
APANPIRG : Asia/Pacific Air Navigation Planning and ARFOR : Area Forecast
Implementation Regional Group ARH : Architecture
APAPI : Abbreviated Precision Approach Path Indicator ARIBA : ATM system safety criticality Raised Issues in
APATSI : Airport / Air Traffic Systems Interface (ECAC) Balancing Actors Responsibility
APB : APATSI Project Board ARINC : Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (a nonprofit
APC : Aeronautical Passenger Communications / corporation owned by member airlines to define form, fit

and functions of avionics equipment) ARINC 611 : Guidance For The Design and Installation Of
ARINC 306 : Guidance For Designers Of Aircraft- Fuel Quantity Systems, Sup. 1
Electronic Installations ARINC 612 : BITE Glossary
ARINC 307 : Aircraft Integrated Data System Wire Bundle ARINC 613 : Guidance for Using the Ada Programming
Provisions Language in Avionics Systems
ARINC 404A : Air Transport Equipment Cases And ARINC 614 : Standard Firmware Loader For Avionics
Racking Shops
ARINC 406A : Airborne Electronic Equipment ARINC 615 : Airborne Computer High Speed Data Loader,
ARINC 408A : Air Transport Indicator Cases And Mounting Supplement 3
ARINC 413A : Guidance For Aircraft Power Utilisation And ARINC 616 : Avionics Subset of ATLAS Language
Transient Protection ARINC 620 : Data Link Ground System Standard And
ARINC 414 : General Guidance For Equipment And Interface Specification
Installation Engineers ARINC 622-1 : The ACARS Convergence Process
ARINC 415 : Operation/Technical Guidelines On Failure ARINC 624 : Design Guidance For Onboard Maintenance
Warning and Functional Test System
ARINC 419 : Digital Data System Compendium ARINC 626 : Standard ATLAS For Modular Test
ARINC 421 : Guidance For Standard Subdivision of ATA ARINC 627 : Programmers Guide For Smart Systems
Spec 100 Numbering System for Avionics Using ARINC 626 ATLAS
ARINC 422 : Guidance For Modification Status Indicators ARINC 629 : Multi Tester Data Bus : Part 1 - Technical
& Avionics Service Bulletins Description
ARINC 424 : Navigation System Data Base ARINC 629 : Multi-Transmitter Data Bus
ARINC 429 : Mark 33 Digital Information Transfer System ARINC 631 : Aviation Packet Communications Functional
ARINC 528 : Airborne Tape Recorder Description
ARINC 533A : Airborne HF SSB/AM System ARINC 651 : Design Guidance For Integrated Modular
ARINC 541 : Airborne Magnetic Flight Data Recorder Electronics
ARINC 542 : Airborne Oscillograph Flight Data Recorder ARINC 659 : Backplane Data Bus for Integrated Modular
ARINC 542A : Digital Flight Data Recorder Avionics
ARINC 551 : Airborne Glide Slope Receiver - Mark 2 ARINC 701 : Flight Control Computer System
ARINC 557 : Airborne Voice Recorder ARINC 702 : Flight Management Computer, Supplement 4
ARINC 559A : Mark 2 Airborne HF SSB/AM System &5
ARINC 561 : Air Transport Inertial Navigation System - ARINC 703 : Thrust Control Computer
INS ARINC 704 : Inertial Reference System, Supplement 6
ARINC 566 : Airborne VHF Communications Transceiver ARINC 705 : Altitude and Heading Reference System
And Mark 1 VHF SATCOM System (AHRS)
ARINC 566A : Mark 3 VHF Communications Transceiver ARINC 706 : Subsonic Air Data System
ARINC 569 : Airborne Distance Measuring Equipment ARINC 707 : Radio Altimeter, Supplement 6
ARINC 569 : Heading and Altitude Sensor (HAS) ARINC 708 : Airborne Weather Radar
ARINC 571 : Inertial Reference System (INS) ARINC 709 : Airborne Distance Measuring Equipment,
ARINC 572 : Mark 2 Air Traffic Control Transponder Supplement 8
ARINC 573 : Aircraft Integrated Data System (AIDS) Mark ARINC 709A : Precision Airborne Distance Measuring
2 Equipment
ARINC 574 : Passenger Announcement, Entertainment & ARINC 710 : Mark 2 Airborne ILS Receiver
Service Multiplex System ARINC 711 : Mark 2 Airborne VOR Receiver
ARINC 575 : Mark 3 Subsonic Air Data System (Digital) ARINC 714 : Mark 3 Airborne SELCAL Systems
ARINC 576 : Mark 4 Subsonic Air Data System ARINC 715 : Airborne Passenger Address Amplifier
ARINC 577 : Audible Warning System ARINC 716 : Airborne VHF Communications Transceiver
ARINC 578 : Airborne ILS Receiver ARINC 717 : Flight Data Acquisition And Recording
ARINC 579 : Airborne VOR Receiver System
ARINC 585 : Electronic Chronometer System ARINC 718 : Mark 3 ATC Transponder
ARINC 591 : Quick Access Recorder For Aids System ARINC 719 : Airborne HF/SSB System
(OAR) ARINC 720 : Digital Frequency/Function Selection for
ARINC 592 : Airborne Passenger Tape Record Airborne
ARINC 594 : Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) ARINC 722 : Electronic Equipment Protection Video
ARINC 595 : Barometric Altitude Rate Computer System
ARINC 596 : Mark 2 Airborne SELCAL System ARINC 723 : Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)
ARINC 597 : Aircraft Communications Addressing And ARINC 724 : Mark 2 Aircraft Communications
Reporting System (ACARS) ARINC 724A : Mark 2 ACARS Avionics
ARINC 597A : Enhanced ACARS Avionics ARINC 724B : Aircraft Communications Addressing and
ARINC 59MA : Airborne Announcement Tape Reproducer Reporting System (ACARS)
ARINC 600 : Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interfaces ARINC 725 : Electronic Flight Instruments (EFIS)
ARINC 601 : Control/Display Interfaces ARINC 726 : Flight Warning Computer System
ARINC 602 : Test Equipment Guidance ARINC 727 : Airborne Microwave Landing System
ARINC 602A : Test Equipment Guidance ARINC 728 : Avionics Refrigeration and Cooling System
ARINC 603 : Airborne Computer Data Loader (ARCS)
ARINC 604 : Guidance For Design And Use Of built-In ARINC 729 : Analog And Discrete Data Converter System
Test Equipment (BITE) ARINC 730 : Airborne Separator Assurance System
ARINC 605 : Users Guide For ARINC 616 Avionics Subset ARINC 731 : Electronic Chronometer
Of ATLAS Language ARINC 732 : Mark 2 Airborne Passenger Audio
ARINC 606 : Guidance For Electrostatic Sensitive Device Entertainment Tape Reproducer, Supplement 1
Utilisation & Protection, Sup. 1 ARINC 735 : Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
ARINC 608 : Standard Modular Avionics Repair And Test (TCAS), Supplement 1
System (SMART) ARINC 737 : On Board Weight and Balance System.
ARINC 609 : Design Guidance For Aircraft Electrical Supplement 1
Power Systems ARINC 738 : Air Data and Inertial Reference System
ARINC 610 : Guidance For Design and Integration of (ADIRS)
Aircraft Avionics Equipment In Simulators, Supplement 1 ARINC 739 : Multi-Purpose Control and Display Unit

ARINC 740 : Multiple-Input Cockpit Printer AS : Altostratus

ARINC 7411P2 : Aviation Satellite Communication System AS, A-S : Anti-Spoofing
: Part 2 - Satellite Design ASA : Aircraft Situation Awareness
ARINC 741P1 : Aviation Satellite Communication System : ASA : Automated Support to ATC
Part I- Aircraft Installation Provisions ASA : Automatic Slot Assignment
ARINC 741P4 : Aviation Satellite Communications System ASA System : Automatic Slot Assignment System
: Part 4 - Specification and Description Language ASAP : Aircraft Separation Assurance Programme
ARINC 742 : Design Guidance For Windshear Warning ASAP : As soon as possible / practicable
and Guidance Equipment ASARS : Air Surveillance Airborne Radar System
ARINC 743 : Airborne Global Positioning System Receiver ASAS : Airborne Separation Assurance System
ARINC 743A : GPS/GLONASS Sensor ASC : Ascend to or Ascending to
ARINC 744 : Full Format Printer ASCAP : Automatic SSR Code Assignment Procedure
ARINC 745 : Automatic Dependent Surveillance, ASCB : Avionics Standard Communication Bus
Supplement 1 ASCII : American Standard Code for Information
ARINC 746 : Cabin Communications System, Supplement Interchange / Exchange
1 ASCOT : Airport Slots Compliance Tools
ARINC 747 : Flight Data Recorder ASDA : Accelerated Stop Distance Available
ARINC 748 : Communications Management Unit (CMU) ASDAR : Aircraft to Satellite Data Relay
ARINC 750 : VHF Data Radio (VDR) ASD : CFMU/ENGD - Architecture & System Design
ARINC 751 : Gate-Aircraft Terminal Environment Link Section
(Gatelink) - Aircraft Side ASDE : Airport Surface Detection Equipment
ARINC 752 : TFTS Airborne Radio Sub-System ASD-TF : Air Situation Display Task Force
ARINC 753 : HF Data Link System ASE : Altimetry System Error
ARINC 757 : Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) ASE : Application Service Element
ARINC539A : Airborne 400 Hz AC Tape Reproducer ASECNA : Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa
ARLO : Air Liaison Officer and Madagascar
ARM : ADS Report Message ASEP : ACCS Surveillance Exploratory Prototype (NATO /
ARM : Air Request Message SHAPE)
ARM : Anti Radiation Missile ASHTAM : NOTAM relating to volcanic and/or dust activity
ARM : Armenia (ICAO)
ARMATS : State Closed Joint-Stock Company of ASI : Aerospace Sciences Inc.
Armenian Air Traffic Services ASI : Asia Region (ICAO)
ARN : ATS Routes and Associated Navigation Means ASI Air Speed Indicator
ARN-1 (Table) : Basic ATS Route Network in the Lower ASIC : Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
and Upper Airspace ASM : Ad-hoc Schedule Message
ARN-2 (Table) : Radio Navigation Aids Associated with ASM : AirSpace Management
the Basic ATS Route Network Terminal Area and ASMAC : Automated System for Management of
Instrument Approach Procedures Aeronautical Information and Charting
ARN-V2 : ATS Route Network - Version 2 (ECAC, EATM) ASMC : Airspace Management Communications
ARN-V3 : ATS Route Network - Version 3 (ECAC, EATM) ASMGCS : Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and
ARNG : Arrange Control Systems
ARO : Air Traffic Service Reporting Office ASMI : Airport Surface Movement Indicator
ARP : Aerodrome Reference Point ASMT : ATM Safety Monitoring Tool
ARP : Aerospace Recommended Practice ASMTF : Airspace Management Task Force
ARP : Automated Route Planning ASN : Abstract Syntax Notation
ARPA : Advanced Research Project Agency ASN 1 : Abstract Syntax Notation One
ARPL : ADEXP Format Repetitive Flight Plans Message ASNO : Approach Sequence Number
ARQ : Automatic error Correction ASO : Air Surveillance Officer
ARQ : Automatic Request Repeat ASOC : Air Sovereignty Operations Centre
ARQ : Automatic Response to Query ASOC : Army Support Operations Centre
ARR : Arrive or Arrival or Arrival Message ASOP : Airspace Organisation and Procedures
ARR SP : Arrival Sequence Planner ASOS : Automatic Surface Observing System
ARS : Aeronautical Radio Navigation Service ASP : Adjustable System Parameter
ARS : Avoidance Routing Scheme ASP : Aeronautical Fixed Service Systems Planning for
ARS : Special air-report (message type designator) Data Interchange Panel
ARSA : Airport Radar Serve Area ASP : Air Space
ARSC : Air Rescue Sub Centre ASP : AIRCOM Service Processor (SITA)
ARSR : Air Route Surveillance Radar ASP : Arrival Sequence Planner
ARST :Arresting (specify (part of) aircraft arresting asp : assigned speed
equipment) ASPH : Asphalt
ART : Analysis and Replay Tool ASPP : Aeronautical Fixed Service Systems Planning for
ARTAS : Air Traffic Management Surveillance Tracker and Data Interchange Panel
Server System ASQF : Application Specific Qualification Facility (part of
ARTAS TF : ARTAS Task Force EGNOS)
ARTCC : Air Route Traffic Control Centre ASR : Airport Surveillance Radar (TAR)
Artemis : An ESA experimental telecommunications ASR : Altimeter Setting Region
satellite hosting an EGNOS navigation transponder ASRS : Aviation Safety Reporting System
ARTES-9 : Advanced Research in Telecommunication ASRT : Air Support Radar Team
Systems ASSR : Assigned SSR code (FPPS/DECADE)
ARTS : Area Radar Training Squadron ASTA : Airport Surface Traffic Automation
ARTS : Automated Radar Terminal System ASTER : Aviation Safety Targets for Effective Regulation
ARU : Archive to UNIX ASTERIX : All-purpose Structured Eurocontrol Radar
ARU : Airspace Reservation Unit Information Exchange.
AS : Airspeed ASTP : ADS Studies and Trials Project
AS : Airspace ASW : Anti Submarine Warfare
ASW : Air Situation Window

AT At (an altitude) ATMC : Air Traffic Management Centre

AT : Actual Time Count Down ATMCP : ATM Operational Concept Panel (ICAO)
AT : Air Transport ATMCT : Air Terminal Movement Control Team Centre
AT : At Time (NATS UK)
AT…: At (following by time at which weather change is ATMG : Air Traffic Management Group
forecast to occur) ATMO : Air Traffic Management Organisation
AT : Austria (ISO Country Code) ATMOS : Air Traffic Management Operating System
AT : Royal Air Maroc (airline) ATMS : Advanced Air Traffic Management System
ATA : Actual Time of Arrival ATN Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (the
ATA : Air Transport Association (of America) collection of ground subnetworks, air/ground subnetworks
ATA : Airport Traffic Area and airborne subnetworks interconnected by ATN routers
ATAC : Airspace Traffic Data Capture that support computer-to-computer, internetwork
ATAF : Allied Tactical Air Force communication and message transfer between host
ATAFF : Air Traffic Arbitrated Free Flight computers using the OSI ISO protocol architecture)
ATAG : Air Transport Action Group ATN EURET : see EURATN
ATAR : Automatic Air Reporting ATN RD : Aeronautical Telecommunication Network
ATARS : Automatic Traffic Avoidance and Resolution Routing Domain
System ATN RDC : Aeronautical Telecommunication Network
ATAS : Air Traffic Advisory Service Routing Domain Confederation
ATC : Air Traffic Control ATNC : ATN and Communication Architecture
ATCA : Air Traffic Control Association (US) ATNI : Aeronautical Telecommunication Network Internet
ATCA : Allied Tactical Communications Agency ATNP : Aeronautical Telecommunication Network Panel
ATCA : Air Traffic Control Assistant (ICAO)
ATCAP : Air Traffic Control Automation Panel (ICAO) ATNSI : ATN System Inc. (US)
ATCAS : (Sweden) ATC Automated System ATO : Actual Time Overhead of Overflying (CFMU -
ATCC : Air Traffic Control Centre CASA)
ATCC : Air Traffic Control Clearance ATO : Airborne Traffic Observation
ATCCC : Air Traffic Control Command Centre ATOC : Allied Tactical Operations Centre
ATCEUC : Air Traffic Controllers European Unions Co- ATOPS : Advanced Transport Operating System
ordination ATOT : Actual Take Off Time
ATCgram : Illustration in graph form of the main functional ATP : At…(time or place)
levels of ATC systems ATP : Airline Transport Pilot
ATC-HMI : Air Traffic Control Human Machine Interface ATPL : Airline Transport Pilot License
ATCI : Airport ATC and Information systems ATRAC : Air Navigation Services Employee Training
ATCO : Air Traffic Controller or Air Traffic Control Officer Concept
ATCRBS : Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System ATRACC : ATC System for Riga Area Control Centre
ATCRU : Air Traffic Control Radar Unit ATRK : Alone Track Error
ATCS : Air Traffic Control Service ATS : Air Traffic Services
ATCS Advanced Train Control Systems ATS : Automatic Throttle System
ATCSCC Air Traffic Control System Command Center ATSA : Air traffic Services Authority (Bulgaria &Croatia)
ATCSQ : ATC Safety Questionnaire AT-SAT : Air Traffic Selection and Training
ATCT : Airport Traffic Control Tower ATSD : Air Traffic Situation Display
ATCU : Air Traffic Control Unit ATSC Air Traffic Service Communications
ATD : Actual Time of Departure (Communications related to air traffic services. This
ATD : Along Track Distance includes ATC, aeronautical and meteorological
ATDS : Airborne Tactical Data System information, position reporting and services related to
ATE : Automatic Test Equipment safety and regularity of flight)
ATFC : Air Traffic Flow Controller ATSEP : Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel
ATFM : Air Traffic Flow Management ATSIS : Air Traffic Services Investigation System
ATFM : CFMU/DEVD - ATFM Application Section ATSN : Air Traffic Service Network
ATFMC : Air Traffic Flow Management Communications ATSO : Air Traffic Services Operator
ATFMO : Air Traffic Flow Management Organisation ATSORA : Air Traffic Services Outside Regulated
ATFMP : Air Traffic Flow Management Position Airspace
ATFMS : Air Traffic Flow Management System ATSP : Air Traffic Service Providers
ATFMU : Air Traffic Flow Management Unit ATSSD : ATS Standards Department
ATFR : Air Traffic Flow Regulator ATSU : Air Traffic Service Unit
ATG : Air Traffic Generator ATSup : Air Traffic Supervisor
ATHR Autothrust System ATT : Along Track Tolerance
ATI : Automatic Tracking Initiation ATT : Attitude Indicator
ATIC : Administrative and Technical Inspection Committee ATTN : Attention
(Agency structure) ATWR : Apron TWR
ATIF : ATN Trials Infrastructure ATYP : Aircraft Type
ATILO : Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour ATZ : Aerodrome Traffic Zone
Organisation AU : Arbitrary Unit
ATIS : Automatic Terminal Information Service AU : Australia (ISO Country Code)
ATLAS : Air Traffic Land and Air Study [or Airborne AUA : ATC Unit Airspace
Systems] (European Commission) Aud : Audio aids
ATLC : Atlantic AUP : Airspace Use Plan
Atm : Tyre Pressure (KG/cm3) AURBO : Aurora Borealis
ATM : Air Traffic Management AUS : Airspace Utilisation Service
ATM : Air Transportation Management AUSOTS : Australian Organised Track Structure
ATM : Asynchronous Transfer Mode AUSTRO CONTROL : Österreichische Gesellschaft für
ATM 2000+ : Eurocontrol ATM Strategy for the Years Zivilluftfahrt mbH (AT)
2000+ AUTH : Authority
ATMAS : Air Traffic Management Automated System (It. AUTH : Autorized or Authorization
ATFM) AUTO : Automated (Metar) No Human Intervention

AUTOB : Automatic Weather Reporting System BASIS British Airways Safety Information System
AUTOCAD : Automatic Computer Aided Design BAST : Basic ATC Skills Trainer
AutoNav : Auto-Navigation BATAP : `Type-B' Application To Application Protocol
AUTOVON : Automatic Voice Network BAZ : Bundesamt für Zivilluftfahrt (Austria) (AT) / Austrian
AUW : All Up Weight aviation authority
AUX : Auxilliary BC : Patches (meteo)
AV : Audio-visual aids BC : Back Course
AV : Avianca BCA : Border Crossing Authority
AVAIL : Available B-CAS : Beacon Collision Avoidance System
AVBL : Available BCBP : Bilateral Communication Plan Co-ordination
A-VASIS : Advanced Visual Approach Slope Indicator BCD : Binary-Coded Decimal
System BCFG : Fog Patches
AVENUE : ATM Validation Environment for Use towards BCH: Beach
EATMS BCKG: Backing
AVG : Average BCMT : Beginning of Civil morning twilight
AVGAS : Aviation Gasoline BCN : Beacon
AVHRR Advanced Very High-Resolution Radiometer BCST : Broadcast
AVI : Audio/Video Interleaved Bd : Baud
AVOL : Aerodrome Visibility Operational Level BD : British Midland (airline)
AVPAC : Aviation VHF Packet Communications BDP : Brussels ACC Computer
AW : Area Width BDR : Battle Damage Repair
AW : Aerial Work BDRY : Boundary
AW/P : Active Way Point BE : Belgium (ISO Country Code)
AWACS : Airborne Warning and Control System BECMG : Becoming (meteo)
AWAS Automated Weather Advisory Station BEM : Boundary Estimate Message (SARP)
AWIPS Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System BENELUX : Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg
AWIR : Automatically generated What-If Re-routing BER : Bite Error Rate
AWOG : All Weather Operations Group BERM : Snowbank(s) Containing Earth/Gravel
AWOP : All Weather Operations Panel (ICAO) BF MarkAir
AWOS : Automatic Weather Observing System BFD : Basic Flight Data message
AWSS : Automated Weather Sensor System BFDK: Before Dark
AWP : Ancillary Working Position BFL : Blocked Flight Level Area
AWP : Arrival Waypoint BFR : Before
AWP : Aviation Weather Processors BFWG : Budgetary and Financial Working Group
AWR/Rn : Alternative flight plan on the basis of the Aircraft BG : Bulgaria (ISO Country Code)
Operator „What-If“ Re-route Function (AOWIR), whereby BGD : Background
„n“ designates the current number of the AOWIR BHL-System : (Name of HR-registration system)
alternative flight plan BIAC : Brussels International Airport Company
AWTA : Advise at What Time Table BIF : Deliver Implementation Benefits Faster (EATCHIP
AWX : All Weather Adaptation)
AWY : Airway BINOVC: Breaks in Overcast
AY : Finnair (airline) BIRDTAM : NOTAM on Bird Activity
AZ : Aerodrome zone BIS : Boundary Intermediate System
AZ : Alitalia (airline) BIST : Build-In Self Test
AZ : Azerbaijan (ISO countries Codes) BIT : Built-In Test
AZM : Azimuth BITE : Built-In Test Equipment
BKN : Broken (meteo)
-B- BL: Between Layers
BL : Blowing (meteo)
B :At or Below (constrained altitude) BLD : Build
B: Beginning of Precipitation (Time in minutes) WX BLDG : Building
Reports only. BLDUP : Buildup
B : Belgium BLKT: Blanket (WX)
B : Blue BLO : Below clouds
B&D : Bearing and Distance BLW : Below
B&H : Bosnia and Herzegovina BLZD : Blizzard
B/C : Benefit / Cost BMUN : Better Meet User Needs (EATCHIP Adaptation)
B/CRS : Back Course BMS : Basic Meteorological Services
BA : Barometric Altitude BN : Backbone Node (RMCDE/ RADNET)
BA : Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISO Country Code) BNC : Backbone Network Computer
BA : Breaking Action BND : Bound
BA : British Airways (airline) BNDRY : Boundary
BAA : British Airport Authority BNF : Backus Naur Form
BADA : Base of Aircraft Data ; Aircraft performance Data BNL : Benelux
Base BOI : Biographical Oriented Interview
BAF : Belgian Air Force BOMB : Bombing
BA FAIR : Braking action Fair BOS : Behaviour anchored Rating Scales
BALPA British Air Line Pilots Association BOVC : Base of Overcast
BA NIL : Braking Action Nil BP : Business Plan
BA POOR : Braking Action Poor BPF : Band Pass Filter
BARS : Behaviour Anchored Rating Scales BPN : Boundary Point of Entry
BARTCC : Berlin Air Route Traffic Control Centre bps : bits per second
BASE : Cloud Base BPS : Boundary Point Sector
Base AM : Base Arrival Manager BPSK : Binary Phase Shift Keying
Base AMD : Base Arrival Manager Display BPSX : Boundary Point Sector Exit
BR : Mist (meteo)

BR : Brazil (ISO Country Code) C37d(TSO) : VHF Comm transmitting Equipment, Issued
BR : Eva Air (airline) 08181 (RTCA DO-157, Issued 08/81 (RTCA DO-157,
BRA : Basic Rate Access Issued 08/74)
BRA : Bearing, Range and Altitude C38c(TSO) : VHF Comm Receiving Equipment; Issued
BRF : Brief 08/81 (RTCA DO-156, Issued 08/74)
BRF : Short (used to indicate the type of approach desired C38d(TSO) : VHF Comm: Receiving Equipment, Issued
or required) 08/81 (RTCA DO-186, Issued 1/84)
BRG : Bearing C3CM(TSO) : Command, Control and Communications
BRITE : Basic Research in Industrial Technologies for Countermeasures
Europe = EURAM C3T : Controller Tools and Transition Trials. See EVP.
BRITE : Bright Radar Indicator Tower Equipment C40c(TSO) : Airborne VOR Receiving Equipment, Issued
BRK: Break 01/88 (RTCA DO-1996, Issued 11/86)
BRKHIC : Breaks in Higher Overcast C41d(TSO) : Airborne ADF Equipment, Issued 05/86
BRM : Barometer (RTCA DO-179, Issued 05/82)
B-RNAV : Basic Area Navigation C50c(TSO) : Audio Selector Panel and Amps, Issued
BRNAV : Basic Air NAVair Traffic Control Unit 01/83 (RTCA DO-170, Issued 01/80)
BRKG : Braking C57a(TSO) : Headsets And Speakers, Issued 01/83
BRT Brightness (RTCA DO-170, Issued 01/80)
BS : Band Stop (ACS) C58a : Aircraft Microphones, Issued 01/83 (RTCA DO-170,
BS : BootStrap (RADNET Introduction - MAS) Issued 01/80)
BS : Commercial Broadcasting station C59 : Selective Calling (SELCAL) Equipment, Issued
BSC : Binary Synchronous Communications 01/01 (RTCA DO-93, Issued 2/59)
BSP : Aircraft Parameter Downlink (service) C60b : RNAV Equipment Using LORAN -C, Issued 05/88
BSS : Best Signal Selection (RTCA DO-194, Issued 11/86)
BSU : Beam Steering Unit C63c : Airborne Weather Radar, Issued 08/83 (RTCA DO-
BTC : Basic Training Course 173 Issued 11/80)
BTEC : Business and Technician Education Council C65a : Doppler Radar Air Speed Equipment, Issued 08/83
BTH (R) : Beyond the Horizon (Radar) (RTCA DO-158, Issued 11/75)
BTL : Between Layers C66b : Airborne DME (Distance Measuring Equipment),
BTN : Between Issued 08/81 (RTCA DO-1514, Issued 04/60)
BTWN : Between C67 : Airborne Radar Altimeters, Issued 11/64 (RTCA DO-
BVR : Beyond Visual Range 103, Issued 4/60)
BW : Bandwidth C68a : Dead Reckoning Computer Equipment, Issued
BWP : Budget and Work Programme Planning 08/83 (RTCA DO-158, Issued 10/75)
BY : Belarus (ISO countries Codes) C74e : Airborne ATC Transponder Equipment, Issued
BYD : Beyond 01/01 (RTCA DO 161A, Issued 05/76)
C87a : Low Range Radar Altimeters, Issued 01/01 (RTCA
-C- DO-155, Issued 01/74)
C91a : Emergency Locator Transmitter, Issued 04/85
C : Centre (runway indentification) (RTCA DO-183, Issued 5/83)
C : Degree Celcius C92b : Ground Proximity Warning (GPWS) Equipment,
C/A Code : Course / Acquisition Code 01/01 (RTCA DO-161A, Issued 05/76)
C/d : Capacity demand ratio C94a : OMEGA Receiving Equipment, Issued 08/81
C/M : Carrier-to Multi-Path Ratio (RTCA DO-164A, Issued 09/79)
C/N : Carrier-to-Noise Ratio C : Centigrade
C/N0 : Carrier-to-Noise-Density Ratio CA : Canada (ISO Country Code)
C/S : Call Sign CA : Civil Aviation
C102 (TSO) : Helicopter Radar Approach, Issued 04/02/84 CA : Conflict Alert
(RTCA DO-172, Issued 03/83) CA : Course to an Altitude (ARINC 424 Path Terminator)
C104(TSO) : Microwave Landing System (MLS) Receiving CA : Clear Above (Pirep only)
Equipment, Issued 06/82 (RTCA DO-174, Issued 03/82) CAA : Civil Aviation Authority (Great Britain)
C105(TSO) : Optional Display For Weather Radar, Issued CAAC : Civil Aviation Authority of China
06/84 (RTCA DO-174, Issued 03/81) CAAS : Class A Airspace
C110(TSO) : Airborne Thunderstorm Detector, Issued CAAS : Computer Aided Approach Sequencing
01/01/01,(RTCA DO-187, Issued 11/84 CAB : Civil Aeronautics Board
C115(TSO) : RNAV Equipment Using Multi-Sensor, Issued CAC : Centralised Approach Control
06/86 (RTCA DO-187, Issued 11/84) CAD : Computer Aided / Assisted Design
C118(TSO) : Airborne TCAS I Equipmen4 Issued 08/88 CADAS : Computer Controlled Avionics Data Acquisition
(RTCA DO-197, Issued 3/87) System
C119(TSO) : Airborne TCAS II Equipment (RTCA Do-185, CADF : Centralised Airspace Data Function (ECAC)
Issued 09/83) CADIN : Czech Automated Data Interchange Network
C120(TSO) : RNAV Equipment Using OMEGA/VLF, CADS : Combined Arrival and Departure
Issued 01/88 (RTCA DO-185 issued 9/83) Sequencing/Study (APATSI)
C2 level : Security level in the United States Department CADS : Computer aided Departure System
of Defense CAE : Computer Aided Engineering
C31d(TSO) : High Frequency (HF) Communications CAEP : Committee on Aviation [Environmental] Protection
Transmitting Equipment, Issued 04/84 (RTCA DO-163, Emissions Operational (Measures Working Group, WG/4) ;
Issued 03/76) Commission on Aviation Environmental Protection (ICAO)
C32d(TSO) : High Frequency (HF) Communications CAERAF : Common American-European Reference ATN
Receiving Equipment, Issued /83 Facility
C34e(TSO) : ILS Glide Slope Receive Equipment, Issued CAI : Civil Aviation Inspection
01/88 (RCTA DO-192, Issued 07/86) CAI : Computer Assisted Input
C35d(TSO) : Radio Marker Receiving Equipment, Issued CAIIS : Computer Aided Imagery Interpretation System
04/71 (RTCA DO-143, Issued 01/70) CAIR : Confidential Aviation Incident Reporting
C36e(TSO) : ILS Localizer Receiver Equipment, Issued CAIRDE : Civil Aviation Integrated Radar Display
01/88 (RTCA) DO-195, Issued 11/86) Equipment (IRE)

CAL : Computer Aided Learning CAWS : Common Aviation Weather Sub-Systerm

CALLSGN : Callsign CB : Central Battery
CALM : Computer Assisted Landing Management System CB : Suckling Airways (airline)
CALS : Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support CB : Cumulonimbus (meteo)
CAM : Computer Aided Manufacturing CBA : Cost Benefit Analysis
CAM : Conflict Alert Message CBA : Cross Border Area
CAMI : Civil Aeromedical Institute CBAA : Canadian Business Aviation Association
CAMOS : Central ARTAS Maintenance & Operational CBAS : Class B Airspace
Support CBSA : Class B Surface Area
CAMPS : Computer Aided Message Processing System C-Band : Frequency Band
CAMUS : Czech Automated Multi radar System CBI : Computer Based Instruction
CAN Proj. : Croatian Air Navigation Project CBN : Common Backbone Network (subnetwork RAPNET
CANAC : Computer Assisted National ATC Centre (B) = system of the national ATS, DFS = PSN)
CANSO : Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation CBPM : Computer-Based Performance Measure
CAO : Computer Assisted Operations CBS : Cost/Benefit Studies
CAOFA : Co-ordination of Air Operations in the Forward CBT : Computer Based Tool
Area CBT : Computer Based Training
CAP : Combat Air Patrol CC : Contractual Conditions
CAP : Controller Access Parameters CC : Cirrocumulus
CAPAN : Capacity Analyser CCA : (or CCB, CCC..etc..in sequence) corrected
CAPC : Civil Aviation Planning Committee meteorological message (message type designator)
CAPE : Computer Assisted Planning Experiment CCAS : Class C Airspace
CAPP : CFMU/DEVD - Client Applications Section CCB : Change Control Board
CAPSIN : CAA Packet Switched Integrated Network (UK) CCC : Cellular CNS Concept
CAR : Caribbean Region CCC : Central Computer Complex
CARAT : Computer-Aided (Assited) Route Allocation Tool CCC : Command, Control and Communications
CARD : CNS Applications - Research and Development CCC : Common Core Content (of ATC Training)
CARD : Conflict And Risk Display (ODID) CCCC : Cross Channel Co-ordination Centre
CARE : Co-operative Actions of ATM Research and CCCI, C3I : Command, Control, Communications and
Development in Eurocontrol Intelligence (network)
CARFE : Conference on Airport and Route Facility CCDS : Code Callsign Distribution System
Economics (ICAO) CCF : Centralised Control Function (LATCC)
CART : Classification And Regression Trees CCFT : Cold Cathode Fluorescent Tube
CAS : Calibrated (Computed) Air Speed CCG : CEATS Co-ordination Group
CAS : Close Air Support C-Channel : Circuit Mode Channel
CAS : Collision Avoidance System CCIP : Code-Callsign Input Position
CAS : Computerised Assessment System CCIS : Closed Circuit Information System
CASA : Computer Assisted Slot Allocation CCL : Code Callsign List
CASE : Computer Aided Software Engineering CCLKWS : Counterclockwise
CASI : CFMU Aircraft Situation Image CCM : Computerized Control and Monitoring
CASOR : Civil Area Services Operations Room CCMS : Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society
CAST : Consequences of future ATM systems for air traffic CCP : Circuit Switched Public Data Network
controller Selection and Training CCP : Configuration Control Plan
CASTA : Controller Associate for Strategic and Technical CCR : Cancel Contract Request
Advice CCR : Constant Current Regulator
CAT x : Category x Precision Approach (I, II of III) CCS : Code CallSign
CAT I Facility providing operation down to 200 feet CCSA : Class C Surface Area
decision height and runway visual range not less than CCTV : Closed Circuit TeleVision
2600 feet. CCW : Counter-Clockwise
CAT II Facility providing operation down to 100 feet CD : Candela
decision height and runway visual range not less than CD : Clearance Delivery
1200 feet. CD : Conflict Display (ODID)
CAT II a Facility providing operation with no decision CD : Council Directive
height limit to and along the surface of the runway with CD : Course to a DME Distance (ARINC 424 Path
external visual reference during final phase of landing and Terminator)
with a runway visual range not less than 700 feet. CD&A : Conflict Detection and Avoidance
Cat : Category CD2 : Common Digitizer 2
CAT : Clear Air Turbulence CD-2 : Transmission format for radar data
CAT : Computer Aided Testing CDA : Client Defined Area
CAT : Commercial Air Transport CDA : Conflict Display Area. Coordination Approval /
CAT : Computer Assisted Teaching / Training CoorDination Acceptance (message)
CAT : Continuous Attention Task CDA : Current Data Authority (ICAO)
CATCAS : Copenhagen Air Traffic Control Automated CDB : Central Data Base
System (DK) CDFNT : Cold Front
CATCO : Chief ATC Operations CDG : Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle Airport
CATIA : TF on CNS/ATM Implementation Aspects CDI : Coordination Information
CATSA : Croatian air Traffic Services Authority CDI : Course Deviation Indicator
CATSIM : CAA Air Traffic Simulator (UK) CDM : Collaborate (Cooperative) Decision Making (central
C-ATSU : Controlling ATS Unit supporting features of gate to gate, and for enhancing
CAUTRA : Automated Computer System for Air Traffic capacity [airports])
CAVOK : Clouds and Visibility OK (Visibility, cloud and CDMA : Code Division Multiple Access
presend weather better than prescribed values or CDN : Airspace Crossing Co-ordination Message / Co-
conditions) ordination (message type designator)
CAVU : Clear or Scattered Clouds and Visibility Greater CDP : Central Data Processing
than Ten Miles (ceiling and visibility Unlimited) CDP : Computer Diagnostics Program
CDPS : Central Data Processing System

CDR : Coded Departure Routes. Predefined routes used to CFMUSC : CFMU Steering Committee
route air traffic around areas of severe weather. CFTPD : Central File of Transponder Performance Data
CDR : Conditional Route (ECC)
CDR : Conflict Detection and Resolution CFR : Code of Federal Regulations
CDR : Co-ordination Request (message) CG : Center of Gravity
CDR : Critical Design Review CGAS : Class G Airspace
CDRL : Contracts Data Requirements List (MAS/DFS - CGS Centimeter-gram-second
ODS) CH : Channel
CD-ROM : Compact Disk / Read Only Memory CH : Compass Heading
CDS : Controller Display Support CH : Switzerland (ISO Country Code)
CDSEPT : Committee to Develop Standards for CHA : Character
Educational and Psychological Testing of The American CHAID : Chi Square Automatic Interaction Detection
Educational research Association, The American CHAN : Channel
Psychological Association, and The National Council on Chap. : Chapter
Measurement in Education. CHARC : Characteristic
CDT : Command Delivery Time CHC : Change
CDTI : Cockpit Display of Traffic Information CHG : Change Message
CDTS : Console Detailed Technical Specification CHG : Change of Modification
CDU : Control and Display Unit (pilots' interface to the CHI : Computer-Human Interface
FMS) CHIEF : Project Switzerland (CH), Italy (I), Spain (E),
CE : Committee of Management France (F)
CE : European Commission / Commission européenne CHIRP : Confidential human Factors Incident Reporting
CEAC : Committee for European Airspace Co-ordination Programme
(NATO Group) renamed on 27.4.98 by the North Atlantic CHMI : CFMU Human Machine Interface
Council (=NATMC) CI : Cirrus
CEAS : Class E Airspace CI : Configuration Item
CEATS : Central European Air Traffic Services (Austria, Cl : Cost Index
Croatia, Czech Republik, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia and CI : China Airlines (airline)
Slovenia [Bosnia, Herzegowina]) CI : Course to Intercept (ARINC 424 Path Terminator)
CEATS LSG : Central European Air Traffic Services Legal CIA : CFMU Internet Application
Sub Group CIADN : Croatian Integrated Aeronautical Data Network
CEATS UAC : Central European Air Traffic Services CIC : Clearances and Information Communications
Upper Airspace Control Centre CICT : Convergence and Implementation Coordination
CEC : Commission of the European Communities ; Team (renaming of SICT)
European Commission / Commission des Communautés CID : Computer Interface Device
Européennes (=CEE) ; Commission européenne CIDIN : Common ICAO Data Interchange Network
CEECs : Countries of Central and Eastern Europe ; CIEL : Common Interface Exchange Language
Central and Eastern Europe Countries CIG(s) : Ceiling(s)
CEF : Capacity Enhancement Function CIM : Customer Information Management
CEFA : Co-operation for Environmentally Friendly Aviation CIMIL : Civil/Military Co-ordination
(ERA, ACI, AEA, AECMA, EBAA, EUROCAE) CINCAT : Capacity Increase through Computer Assistance
CEO : Chief Executive Officers Tools
CEP : Circular Error Probable CINCENT : Commander in Chief Central Europe
CER : Cancel Emergency Mode Request CINTIA : Control of Inbound Trajectories of Individual
CES : Central and Eastern European States Aircraft
CESA : Class E Surface Area CIO : Conventional International Origin
CESAR : Course Evaluation Sheets Analysis and CIP : CFMU Implementation Plan
Reporting CIP : Convergence and Implementation Programme
CESC : Chief Executive Standing Conference (see CEO) CIS : Commonwealth of Independent States (States of
CEU : Central Executive Unit (ATM / CFMU) former USSR)
CEU-E : Central executive unit with Responsibility for CIS : Cooperative Independent Surveillance
Eastern Europe CIS : Critical Incident Stress
CEU-W : Central executive unit with Responsibility for CISD : Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Western Europe CISM : Critical Incident Stress Management (HRT)
CEW : Civil Engineering Works CISMO : Centralised International System Management
CF : Change frequency to…. Organisation
CF : Course to a Fix (ARINC 424 Path Terminator) CIT : Compressor Inlet Temperature
CFAR : Constant False Alarm Rate (or Regulation) CIT : Critical Incidence Technique
CFB : Central Flight plan Bank CIT : Near or over large towns
CFCF : Central Flow Control Facility CITRAC : Common Interface for Trajectory Calculation
CFD : Change to Flight Data Message CIU : Cabin Interface Unit
CFDS : Central Flight Data Suite (PALLAS system) CIV : Civil
CFE : Customer Furnished Equipment CJEC : Court of Justice of The European Communities
CFEP : Communications Front End Processor (=CJEC, COJEC now European Court of Justice)
CFP : Cold Front Passag CJI : Controller Justification Indicator
CFR : Crash Fire Resque CK : Check
CGL : Circling Guidance Light(s) CL : Center Line
CFI : Certified Flight Instructor CL : Centerline Lighting Systerm
CFII : Certified Flight Instructor Instrument CL : Cleared
CFIT : Controlled Flight into Terrain CL : Connectionless Mode Service
CFL : Cleared (Current) Flight Level CLA : Clear type of ice formation
CFM : Central Flow Management (services) CLA : OCM Clearnace Echoback Message (message in
CFM : EEC business area - support to ATFM the OCM Service)
CFMU : Central Flow Management Unit CLB Climb Detent of the Thrust Levers
CLBR : Calibration

CLD : Cloud Procedures

CLD : DCL Clearance Message (message in the DCL COD : Common Medium-Term Plan Overview Document
Service) CODA : Central Office of Delay Analysis
CLG : Calling CODE : Aircraft address (expressed in the form of an
CLIMAX : Multi-station carrier offset mode, with voting alphanumerical code of six hexadecimal characters) when
override required by the appropriate ATS authority
CLKWS : Clockwise CODEC : Coder/Decorder (ACS)
CLNP : Connection Less Network Protocol CoE : Centre of Expertise
CLNS : Connection Less Network Service COF : Change of Frequency
CLR : Clear or cleared to or clearance COFA : Comando Operacional Força Aérea (PT)
CLR : Clear or Below 12,000 Feet (AWOS/ASOS/METAR) COFAR : Common Options for Airport Regions
CLRS : Clear and Smooth COFEE : Consolidated (Checked) Operational data
CLSD : Closed FEEder
CLTP : Connection Less Transport Protocol COG : Coordination Group (meeting of the EANPG
CLW : Communications List Window Programme) ICAO
CLX : OCM Clearance Message COHO : Coherent Oscillator
cm : Centimeter COLL : Collapse
CM : Configuration (Context) Management COLOC : Change of Location of Command
CM : Common Memory (CBN - CNG) COM : Cockpit Operating Manual
CM : Conformance Monitoring COM : Communications (ICAO)
CM : Critical Milestone (MAS/DFS - ODS) CoM : EUROCONTROL Committee of Management
CMA : Central Monitoring Agency (NAT) COM/DIV : ICAO Communications Divisional Meeting
CMA : Context Management Application COM/MET : Communications / Meteorology Divisional
CMB : Climb Meeting
CMB : Combined (PSR and SSR) COM/OPS : Communications / Operations
CMC Central Maintenance Computer COMALF-E : Commander of Airlift Forces - Europe
CMC : Central Master Clock COMED : Combined Map and Electronic Display
CMC : Constant Mach Blimb COMG : Communications Group
CMCSG : Civil and Military Co-ordination Sub-Group COMIL : Coordination Centre for Military Airspace Use
CMG : Crisis management Group COMIL-1N : ATS Coordination Centre for Military Airspace
CMIC : Civil Military Interface Standing Committee (New Utilisation - Phase 1 Network
Convention) COMLAN : COMmunication Local Area Network
CMIP : Contract Management and Inspection Procedures Comm-B : Mode S downlink format DF20 or 21
CMIS/CMIP : Common Management Information System / COMNAV : Groupe de travail sur les Télécommunications
Protocol et les installations de navigation (CEAC)
CMMC : Central Monitoring and Management Centre COMP : Operating Company
CMMC : Common Maintenance Monitoring and Control COMPAS : Computer Oriented Metering Planning and
CMOS : Complementary Metal Oxid Semiconductor Advisory System
CMPL : Completed or Completion or complete COMSEC : Communications Security
CMS : Central Message Switch COMT : Communications Team
CMS : Common Modular Simulator (CMTP) COMX : Undefined Future Communication System
CMSA : Carrier Sense Multiple Access (ICAO-ADS) CON : Continuous
CMSND : Commisissioned CONC : Concrete
CMT : Core Management Team COND : Condition
CMT : Critical Milestone Test (MAS/DFS - ODS) CONDAR : Conflict Detection and Resolution
CMTP : Common Medium Term Plan CONDOR : Confidential Direct Occurence Report
CMU : Communications Management Unit CONF : Conflict
CMV : Coverage Measurement Volume CONFACP : Conflict Accept
CN : Change Notice CONFDC : Confidence
CN : China (ISO Country Code) CONOPS : Concept of Operations of Mode S in Europe
CN : Common Network (INTNET/RADNET) CONP : Connection Oriented Network Protocol
CN : Permanent Commission for the safety of air CONS : Continuous
navigation CONST : Construction or Constructed
CNACC : Common National Area Control Centre CONT : Continue
CNATCC : Common National Air Traffic Control Centre Cont'd : Continued
(Bulgaria) CONTDVD : Continental Divide
CNCL : Cancel CONUS : Continental United States
CNDN : Canadian COO : Coordinator
CNG : Common Network Group COOR : Co-ordinate or coordination
CNL : Cancel(lation) message (ICAO) COORD : Co-ordination
CNS : Communication, Navigation and Surveillance COP : Change over Point
CNS : Study Group of Alternates COP : Contingency Operations Plan
CNS/ATM : Communication, Navigation and Surveillance / COP : Co-ordination Point
Air Traffic Management COPG : Common Operating Procedures Group
CNS/ATM-1 : Communication, Navigation and COPP : Connection Oriented Presentation Protocol
Surveillance / Air Traffic Management Package 1 COPS : Common Operational Performance Specifications
CNTRLN : Centerline COR : Correct or Corrected or Correction
CNVTV : Convective COR : Correlate
CO : Connection Mode Service CORA : Conflict Resolution Assistant
CO Continetnal CorC++ : Computer language
COBALT : Common Objective Alignment Team CORE : Controlled Requirements Expression
COBT : Calculated Off Block Time CORE : CORE Requirements for ATM Working Positions
COC : Combat Operations Centre or Concept COROM : Cognitive Competencies Model
COCESNA : Central American Corporation For Air CO ROUTE Company Route (also CO RTE)
Navigation Service CORUM : Training and Human Resources Consultancy
COCOS : Computer Controlled SSR Code Assignment Company

COS : Chief of Staff CRZ : Cruise

COS : Computer Operating Station CS : Callsign or Contract Signature
COSAAC : Common Simulator to Assess ATMF Concepts CS : Cirrostratus
COSP : Connection Oriented Session Protocol CS : Collapsed Sector
COSPAS : Space system for the search of vessels in CSAC : Cooperative Structural Airspace Concept (ICAO)
distress (translate. from Russian) CSAR : CFMU System Anomaly Report (FORM)
COST : (European) Cooperation in the Field of Scientific CSC : Common Signalling Channel
and Technical Research CSCE : Conference on Security and Cooperation in
COSU : CFMU/ENGD - Core Systems Unit Europe
COSYNUS : AIRBUS Training Database CSCW : Computer Supported Co-operative Work
COT : At the Coast CSD : Concept and System Domain
COTP : Connection Oriented Transport Protocol CSD Constant Speed Drive
COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative CSD : Context and Scope Document
COTS : Commercial Off-The-Shelf (System) CSD : Context Specification Document
COV : Cover or Covered or Covering CSDT : Concept & Systems Development Team
CP : Circular Polarisation CSDT : Context and System Domain Team
CP : Conflict Probe (PATs) CSEL : Combat survivor evader locator
CP : Contact Person (Eurocontrol) CSF : Critical Success Factor (EATMS, CSD)
CP : Control Panel CSFR : Czech and Slovak Federal Republic
CP : CWP Processor Unit CSI : Combined Safety Investigation
CPA : Closest Point of Approach CSI : Critical Success Indicator
CPC : Constant Pitch Climb CSM : Central Service Modules (RMCDE / RADNET)
CPC : Control and Processing Centre CSM : Chaotic Situation Management
CPCs : Certified Professional Controllers CSMA : Carrier Sense Multiple Access
CPCS : Cabin Pressure Control System CSMA/CD : Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
CPD : Continuous Professional Development Detect
CPD : Coupled CSN : Channel Sequence Numbers
CPDLC : Controller Pilot Data Link Communications CSO : CFMU/ENGD/SOS - CFMU System Operations
CPF : Central Processing Facility HELPDESK Team
CPI : Californian Psychological Inventory CSP : Communication Service Provider
CPL : Commercial Pilots License CSPD Unit : CEATS Strategy, Planning and Development
CPL : Current Flight Plan (message) Unit
CPL : Customer Priority Listing (NOG) CSPDU : CEATS Strategic Planning & Development Unit
CPR : Conflict Prediction and Resolution CSR : Cursor
CPS : Central Print Service / Central Processing System CSR : Customer Service Requests (NOG - database for
CPS : Characters Per Second DPN operators)
CPU : Central Processing Unit CSSR : Conventional SSR
CR : Central Region CST : Coast
CR : Course to a VOR Radial (ARINC 424 Path CSU : Control Sector Unit
Terminator) CSU-P : Centre Supervisor
CR : Czech Republic CT : Centre (select)
CR(A)OC : Central Region (Air) Operations Centre CT : Control Tower
CRAF : Central Reservation Airspace Facility CT : Cooperative Tools (PATs)
CRAF : Civil Reserve Air Fleet CT : Core Tasks
CRAF : Computer Resolution Advisory Function CT : Core Team
CRAFS : Civilian Request for Airspace and Flight Data CTA : Calculate Time of Arrival
System CTA : Controlled-Time of Arrival
CRAM : Conditional Route Availability Message CTA : Cognitive Task Analysis
CRATF : Communications Requirements Analysis Task CTA : Control Area (ICAO Term)
Force CTAF : Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
CRC : Control and Reporting Centre CTAM : Climb to and maintain
CRC : Cyclic Redundancy Check CTAS Center TRACON Automation System
CRCO : Central Route Charges Office CTB : Co-operative Tube Based
CRD : Conflict Risk Display CTC : Cancel All Contracts And Terminate Connection
CRDA : Converging Runway Display Aid Request (ICAO)
CRDS : CEATS Research & Development & Simulation CTC : Centralized Train Central
Centre CTC : Contact
CRDS : Colour Raster Scan Display CTD : Calculated time of Departure
CRE : Class Rating Examiner CTF : Communication Task Force
CREME : Creating the EATCHIP Management CTG : Common Training Group (of AISAP)
Environment CTGY : Category
CRF : Central Repair Facility (RMCDE - MAS) CTI : Collegiate Training Initiative
CRI : Class Rating Instructor CTL : Control
CRITTER Civil Rotorcraft IFR Terminal-Area Technology CTMO : Central Air Traffic Flow Management Organisation
Enhancement Research (ICAO concept)
CRM : Cockpit / Crew Resource Management CTN : Caution
CRM : Collision Risk Modelling (ICAO - ADS) CTO : Calculated Time Over
CRM : Co-ordination Revision Message CTO : Computed Time Over (CFMU - CASA)
CRMCS : Central RADNET Monitoring and Control System CTOT : Calculated Take Off Time
CRNA : Centre Régional de la Navigation Aérienne CTR : Center
(DGAC/DNA/SCTA, France) CTR : Civil Tilt Rotor
CRS : Contingency Routing System CTR : Controller or Control Zone
CRS : Controller Route Sequence (FPPS/DECADE) CTRL Control
CRS : Course CTRS : Common Time Reference System
CRT : Choice Reaction Time CTS : Command Tracking Stations

CTSKLS : Catskills DAIW : Danger Area Altitude Warning (or Area Proximity
CTWUEC : Committe of Transport Workers' Unions in the Warning)
European Compmunity (now FST : Federation of Transport DALGT : Daylight
Workers' Unions in the European Union = acronym formed DAP : Directorate of Airspace Policy
from its French title) DAP : Downlink Aircraft Parameter
CU : Control Unit DAPs : Downlinked Aircraft Parameters
CU : Cumulus DARC : Direct Access Radar Channel
CUF : Cumuliform DAS : Directorate ATM Strategies (Eurocontrol)
CUG : Closed User Group DAS : DME Based Azimuth System
CUP : Computer Utility Program DAS : Dual Attachment Station (ODS - FDDI)
CUP : CWP-Unit Processor DASA, Dasa : Deutsche Aerospace
CUR : Current Sector or Centre or Controller DASR : Department of ATC Systems Research
CUST : Customs DAT : Differential Aptitude Test
CV : Curriculum Vitae DATALINK Digitized Information Transfer (air/ground)
CVFR : Controlled Visual Flight Rules DATAS : Datalink and Transponder Analysis System
CVO : Code Validity Overlap D-ATIS : Digital ATIS
CVR : Cockpit Voice Recorder DATS TF : Delegation of ATS Task Force (ANT)
CVR : Console Voice Recorder D-ATSU : Downstream Air Traffic Service Unit
CVSM : Conventional Vertical Separation Minimum DAVINCI : Departure and Arrival Integrated Management
CVSRF Crew-Vehicle Simulation Research Facility (NASA System for Cooperative Improvement of Airport Traffic
Ames) Flow
CW : Clockwise DB : Data Base
CW : Continuous Wave dB : decibel
CWAR : Continuous Wave Acquisition Radar DBC : Data Bank COMECON
CWBS : Contract/Complete Work Breakdown Structure DBE : Data Bank EUROCONTROL
CWDPS : Central Weather Data Processing System dBi : decibel with respect to an isotropic antenna
CWIR : CFMU Generated What-If Re-routing dBm : decibel, referenced to 1 milliwatt
CWP : Controller Working Position DBMS : Data Base/Data Bank Management System
CWS : Control Wheel Steering DBRITE : Digital Bright Radar Indicator Tower Equipment
CWS : Collision Warning System DBS : Data Base System
CWY : Clearway DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite
CX : Cathay Pacific Airways (airline) dBW : decibel, referenced to 1 watt
CY : Cyprus (ISO Country Code) dBZ : decibel, units of reflectivity
CY : Cyprus Airways (airline) DC : Departure Clearance (ICAO)
CYG : Cyclonic DC, d.c. : Direct Current Electricity / Device Control
CYGLGN : Cyclogenesis DCA : Department of Civil Aviation (various countries)
CYPRO : Cyprus Project for ATC Improvements DCA : Director(ate) of Civil Aviation
CYTA : Cyprus Telecommunications Authority DCAVU : Clear/Scattered Clouds, Visibility Greater than
CZ : Czech Republic (ISO Country Code) 10, Remainder of Report Missing
CZM : Conventional Zero Meridian DCAM : Department Civil Aviation of Malta
CZW : Conflict Zoom Window (ODID) DCC : Data Country Code (CCITT X.121 Structure)
DCD : Double Channel Duplex
-D- DCDU : Datalink Control and Display Unit
DCE : Data Circuit-terminating Equipment (RADNET /
D…: Danger Area RMCDE)
D : Day DCE : Data Communications Equipment
D : Derated DCF : Discounted Cash Flow
D : Downward (tendency in RVR during previous 10 DCF77 : German time standard, emitting on 77.5 kHz with
minutes) callsign DCF
D : Germany DCFEP : Data (Digital) Communications Front End
D&D : Distress and Diversion Processor
D.O.T : Department of Transport DCIA : Dependent Convergent Instrument Approaches
D/A : Digital-to-Analog DCKG : Docking
D/D Drift Down DCL : Departure Clearance
D/L : Data Link DCM : Decomposition and Consolidation Matrix
DA : Decision Altitude DCM : Document Configuration Management
DA : Descent Adviser (EATCHIP/EATM)
DA : Dimensional Aspect DCM : Downstream Clearance Message (Service)
DA : Direct Access (VCS) DCMSN : Decommission
DA/H : Decision Altitude Height DCMSND : Decommissioned
DAA : Dynamic Airspace Allocation DCOS : Deputy Chief of Staff
DAAIS : Danger Area Activity Information Service DCP : Display Control Panel
DAARWIN : Distributed ATM Architecture based on DCPC : Direct Controller Pilot Communication
RNAV, Workstations, Intelligent tools, and Networks DCPs : Dedicated Personal Computers
DABRK : Daybreak DCR : Design Certification Review
DABS : Discrete Address Beacon System (U.S.A) DCR : Display Control Readout (EAS)
DAC : Deployable ACCS Component DCRCO : Director Central Route Charges Office
DAC : Direction Aviation Civile DCS : Data Communications System
DAC : Dynamic Air Traffic Control Test DCS : Double Channel Simplex
DACT : Dissimilar Air Combat Training DCT : Direct (Routing)
DAF : Demand Adjustment Factors DCT-LB : Direct Telephone - Local Battery
DADC Digital Air Data Computer DCTS : Digital Communications Terminal System (UACM)
DAFIF : Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File DCU : Display Control Unit
DAI : Direct Access Intercom (VCS) DCW : Digital Chart of the World
DAISY : Distributed Airport Information System (RUN) DDA : Downstream Data Authority
DDB : Dynamic Databank/Database

DDC : Data Display Console DGAC : Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (F)
DDD : Detailed Design Document DGCA : Director General of Civil Aviation of ECAC
DDE : Dynamic Data Exchange Member States
DDL : Data Description Language DGE : Director General Eurocontrol
DDM : Data Display Monitor DGNSS : Differential Global Navigation Satellite System
DDP : Declaration of Design Performance DGOF : Director General's Office
DDP : Distributed Data Processing DGON : Deutsches German Institute for Navigation
DDU : Display Drive Unit D-GPS : Differential Global Positioning System (ICAO -
DE : Germany (ISO Country Code) ADS)
DEA : Data Exchange Agreement DGS : Director General Secretariat
Debrief : Debriefing DGVII : Directorate General of Transport / European
DEC Digital Equipment Corporation Commission
DECADE : DFS/EUROCONTROL Common ATC DH : Decision Height
Development (ESCO) DHMI : Devlet Hava Meydanlari Isletmesi (TU) / State
DECCA : Hyperbolic Area Navigation System Agency for Airports and air Traffic Control (Turkey)
DECR Decrement DHP : Direct Host Processor
DED : Director EATCHIP Development (in the former DHR : Directorate Human Resources
Agency structure) Di : Detectability
DEE : Data Entry Equipment DIADAM : Distributed ATM Data Management
DEEC : Director of the Eurocontrol Experimental Centre DIANS : Director Institute of Air Navigation Services
DEFAMM : Demonstration Facilities for Airport Movement DIB : Directory Information Base
Management (Alcatel) (F) DICE : Direct Course Error
DEG : Data Environment Generator DID : Direct Identification Data
Deg : Degrees (Radar Standard) DIF : Diffuse
DEGS : Degrees DIGEST : Digital Exchange Standards
DEI : Directorate EATCHIP Implementation (in the former DIL : Data Items List
Agency structure) DILCS : Dedicated Intelligence Loop Circuits System
DEL : Delete DIN : Deutsche Industrie Norm
DEL : Deliverable DIR Direct
DEM : German Marks DIR/INTC Direct Intercept
DEMETER : Distance Measuring Equipment Tracer DIRA : Department for Interdisciplinary Relations of
DEMETER : DME Metering (analysis tool for DME Aviation
coverage / NAVSEP) DIRCAM : Direction de la Circulation Aérienne Militaire
Demo : Demonstration DIS : Data Displayed
DEP TC : Departure Tactical Controller DIS : Directorate Infrastructure ATC Systems and Support
DEP : Depart, Departure (Message) (Eurocontrol, EATM)
DEPA : Departure Airfield DIS : Distance
DEPCOS : Departure Coordination System DISABLD : Disabled
DEP PROC : Departure Procedure DISCR : Discrepancy
DEP-VKL : Departure Controller DIS/HUM : ATM Human Resources Unit (also know as
DER : Departure End of the Runway HUM unit)
DERA : Defense Evaluation and Research Agency (UK) DIST : Distance
DERD-X : Display of Extracted Radar Data - Extention (- DIV : DIVert(ing) or DIVerging
Mini Computer) DK : Denmark (ISO Country Code)
DERD-X/XL : Display of Extracted Radar Data - DKTS : Dakotas
Expanded/Expanded with LAN DL : Data Link
DES : Data Exchange System DL : Delta
DES : De-Suspension Message DL : Delta Airlines (airline)
DES : Descent DLA : Delay or Delayed (Message)
DES : Draft Eurocontrol Standard Document DLA : ATS message indicator for delay (ICAO)
DESC : Descending DLARD : Data Link Application Requirements Document
DEST : Destination Aerodrome (Airfield) (Description) (ICAO)
DETF : Data Exchange Trest Facility DLASD : DL Application System Document
DE-TO PR Derated Takeoff Engine Pressure Ratio DLCRD : Data Link Communication Requirement
DE-TO Nl Derated Takeoff Engine Fan Speed Document
DETR : Department of the Environment, Transport and the DLF : Data Link Frame
Regions (UK) DLH : Deutsche Lufthansa (Germany)
DETRESFA : Distress Phase DLIC : Data Link Initiation Capability (ICAO)
DEV : Deviation DLL : Data Link Layer
DEV : Domain Executive View DLL : Delay Locked Loop
DEVD : CFMU – Development Division DLP Data Link Processor (the FAA's ground automation
DF : Direct to a Fix (ARINC 424 Path Terminator) system that supports the Mode S subnetwork (GDLP),
DF : Direction Finding or Display Field (VCS) internetwork (ATN router) and non-ATC data link
DF : Directorate Finance / Direction des Finances application processes)
DFDAU : Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit DLPU : Data Link Processing (Processor) Unit
DFDR Digital Flight Data Recorder DLR : German Aerospace Centre (formerly the `German
DFGS/C Digital Flight Guidance System/Computer Aerospace Research Institute)
DFIS : Data Link Flight Information Service (ICAO) DLS : Data Link Splitter
DFL : Division Flight Level DLT : Delete
DFL : Dynamic Flight Leg DLY : Daily
DFS : Detailed Functional Specification (CBN - CNG) DLW : Departure List Window (ODID)
DFS : German ATC Corporation (Deutsche Flugsicherung DM : Maerks Air Denmark (airline)
GmbH) DM : Departure Manager (PATs)
DFTI : Distance from Touchdown Indicator DMA : Decision Making Aids
DG : Directional Gyro DMA : Defense Mapping Agency
DMA : Direct Memory Access

DMA : Divergence Monitoring and Alert DRG : During

DMAN : Departure Manager DRMS : Distance Root Mean Square
DMAS : Director Maastricht Control Centre DRU Data Retrival Unit
DMC : Display Management Computer DRUG : Dutch Radars Users Group (NL-Eurocontrol)
DMC : Detachment of Military Coordinators DRUM : Diagnostic Recorder for Usability Measurement
DME : Distance Measuring Equipment DRZL : Drizzle
DME/P : Precise DME DS : Data Source
DML : Data Manipulation Language DS : Dust Storm (meteo)
DMR : Data Modification Reques DSA : Director(ate) Safety, Airspace, Airports and
DMS : Database Management System Information Services (Eurocontrol, EATM)
DMSH : Diminish DSA : Directory System Agent
DMSTN : Demonstration DSAP : Destination Service Access Point (RMCDE /
DMU : Data Management Unit RADNET)
DNAs : ECAC Directors of Air Navigation DSB : Double Side Band (8.33 User Guide)
DNG : Danger or Dangerous DSC : Downstream Clearance
DNIC : Data Network Identification Codes (CCITT X.121 DSCVHF : Digital Selective Calling - Very High Frequency
Structure) DSF : Distribution and Switching Facility
DNS : Dense DSI : Data Source Interface
DNS : Digital Network Signalling DSI : Denmark Sweden Interface
DNSLP : Downslope DSIPT : Dissipate
DNSTRM : Downstream DSM : Departure Suspense Message
DNTKFX : DownTrack Fix DSP : Datalink Status Panel
DOC : Designated Operational Coverage DSP : Digital Signal Processor
DOC : Direct Operating Cost DSP : Domain Specific Part
DOC : Document (ICAO) DSPLCD : Displaced
DoD MIL : Department of Defence - military DSPY Display (annunciation on CDU)
DoD : Department of Defence (US) DSS : Data Systems Specialist
DODAR : Diagnosis, Options, Decision, Assessment and DSS : Decision Support System
Revision DSS : Direct Subsystem
DOF : Date of Flight DST : Decision Support Tools
DOI : Department of Industry DST : Direct Support Task
DOM : Domestic DSU : Data-Source Selector Unit
DOP : Daily Operations Plan DSU : Direct Support Unit
DOP : Dilution of Precision DT&E : Development, Test and Evaluation
DORA : Directorate Operational Research and Analysis DTAM : Descend to and maintain
(UK) DTE : Data Terminal Equipment (RMCDE)
DOS : Disk Operating System DTED : Digital Terrain Evaluation Data (militaries ECAC)
DOT Department of Transportation DTG : Date Time Group
D-OTIS : Data Link Operational Terminal Information DTF : Data Link Test Facility (ICAO)
Service DTG : Distance-to-go
DOTS : Dynamic Ocean Tracking System DTLN : International Dateline
DP : Dewpoint Temperatue DTMF : Dual Tone Multifrequence (code)
DP : Discussion Paper DTN : Data Transport Network
DP&P : Data Processing and Peripherals DTP : Desk Top Publishing
DPA : Distinguishing Path Attribute DTRT : Deteriorate or Deteriorating
DPC : Defence Planning Committee DTS : Data Terminal Set
DPDG : Diplomatic and Protocol Drafting Group DTS : Data Transmission System
DPE : Digital Plot Extractor DTU : Data Transmission Unit (VCS)
dpi : dots per inch DTVOR : Doppler Terminal VOR
DPL : Deputy Project Leader DTW : Dual Tandem Wheels
DPL : Displayed Flight Plan DU : Display Unit
DPL : Duplicate Plan DU : Dust (meteo)
DPNG : Deepening DUA : Dedicated User Area
DPS : ATM Data Processing System DUA : Directory User Agent
DPS : Detailed Production Specification DUAT : Direct User Access Terminal
DPS : Distributed Processing System DUAU : Data Update and Access Unit
DPSADD-TF : Data Processing Systems Architecture DUC : Dense Upper Cloud
Description Document Task Force (ATD) DUR : Duration
DPSK : Differential Phase Shift Keying DURC : During Climb (Pirep)
DPT : Depth DURD : During Decent (Pirep)
DPT : Dynamic Time-based Planning DVAS : Documentation and Visual Aids Specialist
DPTH : Depth DVI : Direct Voice Input
DR…: Low drifting (followed by DU SA or SN) DVO : Direct Voice Output
DR : Drifting (meteo) DVOR : Distance VOR
DR : Dead Reckoning DVOR : Doppler VOR
DR : Disaster Recovery DVORTAC : Doppler VOR and Tacan
DRA : Defense Research Agency (UK) DVP : Development and Verification Platform (part of
DRAM : Dynamic Random Access Memory EGNOS)
DRC : Defence Review Committee DVV : Downward Vertical Velocity
DRC : Dynamic Route Change DW : Dual Wheels
DRCP : Data Reduction Computer Program DWP : Departure Waypoint
DRDF : Digital Readout Direction Finder DYNAV : Dynamic Route Availability
DRF : Departure Flow Regulation DWNDRTS : Downdrafts
DRFT : Drift DWPNT : Dew Point
DRFT : Snowbank(s) caused by wind action DZ : Drizzle
DZ : Algeria (ISO countries Codes)

ECA : Executive Controller Assistant

-E- ECAC : European Civil Aviation Conference
ECAC area : European Civil Aviation Conference Area
E : East ECAC Reference Levels : European Civil Aviation
E : Easern Standard Time (Time Groups only) Conference Area Reference Levels
E : Ending of Precipitation (In minutes Metar) ECAC Strategy : European Civil Aviation Conference
E : Equatorial (Air Mass) Strategy
E : Estimated (Weather reports only) ECAF : ECAC Centralised Airspace Facility
E : Spain ECAM : Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring (airbone
E/D End-of-Descent display)
E/O Engine-Out ECARDA : European Coherent Approach to Research and
E+M : signalling Technological Development for ATM
EA : Europe Airsports ECBAG : EATCHIP Cost-Benefit Advisory Group
EAA : European Aviation Agency ECC : EATCHIP Co-ordination Committee
EAC : East Assistant Controller ECC-AIRS : European Co-ordination Centre for Aircraft
EACAC : Evolutionary AIR Ground Cooperative ATM Incident Reporting Systems (EC)
Concept ECCG : Experimental Centre Consultation Group
EACG : European ATFM Consultation Group eCE : enlarged Committee for Route Charges
EACNSISG : EATCHIP Architecture and CNS ECEF : Earth-Centered-Earth-Fixed
Infrastructure Sub-Group ECET : End of Civil Evening Twilight
EAD SGR : EAD Sub-Group ECG : EATCHIP Communication Gateway
EAD : Earliest Arrival Date ECHO : EATCHIP CNS/ATM Holistic Model Using RM-
EAD : European AIS Database ODP
EADCOS : EAD Co-ordination Group ECHQ : Eurocontrol Headquarters
EADI : Electronic Attitude Director Indicator ECI : EAD Client Interface
EADTF : European AIS Database Task Force ECIP : European Convergence and Implementation Plan
EAG : European ATFM Consultation Group and its two ECIPD : Document ECIP
Subgroups (Operations and Systems Sub-Group) ECIT : EAD Client Interface Terminal
EAG : Event Analysis Group ECM : EATCHIP Co-ordination Meeting
EAIP / EAIP-TF : Electronic Aeronautical Information ECM : Electronic Counter Measure / Message
Publication (Task Force) ECM : Executive Control Message
EAM : Eurocontrol Airspace Model ECM : Extended Callsign Menu
EAMG SSG : EAMG Systems Sub-Group ECMA : European Computer Manufacturers' Association
EAMG : European ATFM Management Group ECMT : European Conference of Ministers of Transport
(supervision of the CFMU) eCN : enlarged Commission
EAN : European ATSO Network ECON Economy (minimum cost speed schedule)
EANPG : European Air Navigation Planning Group (ICAO) ECP : Engineering Change Proposal
EAP : EATCHIP Alignment Process ECP : Expedite Clearance Procedure
EARTS : En-Route Automated Radar Tracking System ECR : Event Contract Request (ICAO)
EAS Equivalent Airspeed ECRSG : EATMS Concept & Requirements Sub-Group
EAS : EUROCONTROL Advisory Service / Division ECRG : Experimental Centre Review Group
EAS : European AIS System ECS Environmental Control System
EASA : European Aviation Safety Authority (Agency) ECSC : European Conference on Satellite
EASG : EASIE ATM Support Group Communications
EASIE : Enhanced Air Traffic Management and Mode S ECT : European Coordination Team
Implementation in Europe ECTF : EATMS Concept Task Force
EAT : Expected / Estimated Approach Time ECU : European Currency Unit
EATCFMU : European Air Traffic Central Flow Ed(s) : Editor(s)
Management Unit ED50 : European Datum 1950 (Geodetic system)
EATCHIP LO : EATCHIP Liaison Officer ED70 : European Datum 1970 (Geodetic system)
EATCHIP OCD : Operational Concept Document ED87 : European Datum 1987 (Geodetic system)
EATCHIP : European Air Traffic Control Harmonisation EDA : Electro-Dermal Activity measurement
and Integration Programme (see EATM) EDAG : European Delay Analysis System Advisory Group
EATCOS : ECAC TF on the Integration of European ATC EDAS : European Delay Analysis System
Systems EDAS : European Delay Analysis System
EATF : EATMS Architecture Task Force EDB : Environmental Data Base
EATM : European Air Traffic Management Programme EDCT : Expect Departure Clearance Time
(former EATCHIP) EDD / TID : EDD / Touch Input Device
EATMP : The European Air Traffic Management EDD : Electronic Data Display
Programme EDDF : Environmental Data Processing and Distribution
EATMS : (Future) European Air Traffic Management Function
System EDDUS : EDD Update System
EATN : (European) Experimental Aeronautical EDD-VKL : EDD-controller/planner-controller
Telecommunication Network EDI : Electronic Data Interchange
EAWDG : EATMS Architecture Workshop Drafting Group EDIFACT : Electrical Data Interface for Administration
EB : Eastbound Commerce and Transport
EB : Executive Board (of the EUROCONTROL Agency) EDISOFT : Empresa de Serviços e Desenvolvimento de
EBAA : European Business Aviation Association Software, S.A. (PT)
EBCDIC : Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange EDMS : Engineering Data Management System (ODS -
Code MAS)
EBP : Emergency Bypass Processor EDP : Electronic Data Processing
EC : European Commission EDP : Environmental Data Processing
EC : European Community EDPD : Environmental Data Processing and Distribution
EC : Executive Controller (also referred to as `Radar EDS : Explosives Detection System
Controller') EE : Estonia (ISO Country Code)
EC : Eyes closed EEB : European Environmental Bureau

EEC : Electronic Engine Control ELT : Emergency Locator Transmitter

EEC : EUROCONTROL Experimental Centre ELW : Extended Label Window
EEC : European Economic Community EM : Emission
EEC/BSC : Eurocontrol Experimental Centre / Building EMAC : European-Middle East Air Traffic Management
Steering Committee (decision DG) Coordination
EEE : Etudes, Essais and Experimentation EMAS : Environmental Management Audit System
EEG : Electroencephalogram (Hamburg Airport)
EEI : Essential Elements of Information EMBD : Embedded (cumulonimbus) in a layer
EEPROM : Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only EMBDD : Embedded (cumulonimbus) in a layer
Memory EMC : ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
EES : European Eastern States EMCC : EATM Management Coordination Committee
EET : Estimated Elapsed Time EMCON : Emission Control
EFAS : Electronic Flash Approach Light END : Stop-end (related to RVR)
EFAS : En Route Flight Advisory Service EME : Expert militaire d'Eurocontrol
EFC : Expect(ed) Further Clearance EMER : Emergency
EFDFMG : EUROCONTROL Flow Data and Flow EMERALD : EMErging and Activities of reLevance to ATM
Management Group concept Definition (European Commission)
EFDP : European Flight Data Processing EMERG : Emergency
EFIS : Electronic Flight Instrument System EMEU : Eurocontrol Military Expert Unit
Eff : Effective from (date) EMF : Exercise Management Facility (Simulator)
EFL : Entry Flight Level EMG : EAD Management Group
EFL : Estimated Flight Level EMG : ElectroMyoGram
EFMS : Experimental Flight Management System EMG : Emergency (ICAO)
EFP : España-France-Portugal Plan (co-operation EMH : EATCHIP Management Handbook
agreement) EMI : Electromagnetic Interference
EFPD : Extended Flight Plan Description EMIRA : Eurocontrol Maastricht Information Retriever
EFPM : Extended Flight Plan Message Application
EFPS : External Front Processing System (PALLAS EMIS : EATCHIP Management Information System
system) EMM : Extractor Monitoring Message
EFQM : European Foundation for Quality Management EMOTION 7 : European Maintenance Of TCAS II Logic
EFR : Extended Flight Rules (FREER) Version 7.0 (EMOTION 7)
EFS : Electronic Flight Strip EMP : ElectroMagnetic Pulse
EFS : Extended Flight Store EMS : EATCHIP Management Support
EFTA : European Free Trade Association EMS Emergency Medical Services
EG : Egypt (ISO Countries Codes) EMS : European Mobile System
EGA : Enhanced Graphics Adapter EMSO : EATCHIP Management Support Organisation
EGATCM : Eurocontrol Guild of Air Traffic Controllers - EMSS : European Mobile Satellite Services
Maastricht EMSU : Environment Meteorological Support Unit
EGATS : EUROCONTROL Guild of Air Traffic Services EMT : Eye-Movement tracking
EGERIA : Engineering Group for European Integration EMTO : ECAC Medium Term Objectives Group (to deal
ATC with `Constraints to Growth'
EGIP : European Gateway for INO Provision EMU : Extended Memory Unit
EGNOS : European Global Navigation Overlay Service EN : Euro Norm (CEE)
(SNA) ENE : East-North-East
EGNOS-EM : European Global Navigation Overlay Service ENERN : East-Northeastern (Wx reports only)
- East Mediterranean ENEWD : East-Northeastward (Wx reports only)
EGPWS : Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System ENG : Engineering / Engine
EGT Exhaust Gas Temperature ENGD : CFMU – Engineering Division
EGU : European Gliding Union ENHANCE : EuropeaN Harmonised Aircraft Noise Control
EHA : European Helicopter Association modelling Environment (NATS-DORA)
EHD : Danger Area (followed by identification) [NL] ENJJPT : Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training
EHF : Extremely High Frequencies ENOC : European Network Operating(tion) Concept
EHQ : Eurocontrol Headquarters ENPRM : European Notice of Proposed Rule-Making
EHR : Restricted Area (followed by identification) [NL] ENR : En-route (ICAO)
EHSI : Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator ENRI : Electronic Navigation Research Institute (USA -
EHT : Extemely High Tension ADS)
EI : Air Lingus (airline) ENRT : En Route
EIA : Electronic Industries Association ENV : Environment System
EIB : European, Investment Bank EO : Executive Objectives (EATMS - CSD)
EICAS : Engine Indicating Crew Alerting System EO : Eyes Open
EIF : Extended Interface Function EOBD : Estimated Off Block Date
EIIC : Electronics Installation and Implementation Centre EOBT : Estimated Off Block Time
EIPA : European Institute of Public Administration EOC : Edge Of Coverage
EIRP : Effective / Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power EOCD : EATMS Operational Concept Document
EIS : Environmental Information Sampling EODP : EATMS Options Discussion Paper
EIU Electronic Interface Unit EOF : Expected Operations Forecast
EL : Electro-Luminescent EOG : ElectroOculoGram
ELBA : Emergency Location Beacon-Aircraft EOIG : EGNOS Operators and Infrastructure Group - the
EL/KYB : EL Keyboard ATS providers in the states formerly known as the IKD
ELEV : Elevation (environment) States
ELINT : Electronic Intelligence EOLIA : European Pre-operational Datalink Applications
ELNGT : Elongate Project
ELM : Extended Length Message EONS : Eurocontrol Open and Generic Graphic System
ELR : Extra Long Range EOQ : European Organisation for Quality
ELS : Electronic Library Service (System) EP : Expert Panel
ELS : Emergency Landing Strip EPAC : EATCHIP Policy and Allocation Committee

EPAC : Eurocontrol Programme Appraisal Committee ESL : Entry Sequence List

EPB : EATCHIP Project Board ESME : Enhanced Simulation Modelling Environment
EPC : Enhanced Planning and Coordination function ESP : En-route Spacing (Program)
(project of MDP phase I) ESPRIT : European Strategic Programme for Research
EPCM : Enhanced Planning Control Message and Development in Inform.Technology
EPD : EATCHIP Planning Division EST : Estimated
EPG : EASIE Policy Group EST : Boundary Estimate Message
EPHOS : European Handbook for Open Systems EST : Estimate message designator
EPIC : European Programme for the Implementation of a ESTEC : European Space Technology and Research
Common geodetic reference frame (WGS 84) Centre
EPIC : Extended PCM Interface Controller (ACS) ESTEEM : Elaboration of a Strategy for the Transition from
EPM : EATCHIP Planning Method EATCHIP phase III to the EATMS
EPM : Electromagnetic Protection Modification ESUP : Eurocat Support System
EPMB : EASIE Programme Management Board ET : (Shuttle) External Tank
EPR Engine Pressure Ratio ET : Executive Task
EPR, DGS/EPR : External and Public Relations ETA : Estimated Time of Arrival / Estimating Arrival
EPROM : Erasable-Programmable Read-Only-Memory ETD : Estimated Time of Departure
EPRT : External Processing Response Time ETE : Estimated Time of Entry
EPS : Exercise Preparation Suite (Simulator) ETFDD : Electronic Tabular Flight Data Display
EPSU : European Public Service Union ETFDM : Electronic Tabular Flight Data Message
EPT : Estimated Parking Time ETFMS : Enhanced Tactical Flow Management System
EPT : Eurocontrol English language Placement Test ETG : European GNSS Tripartite Group (European
Eqpt : Equipment Community, Eurocontrol, European Space Agency)
EQUATOR : Environment for Qualitative Temporal ETL : Extended Track Label
Reasoning (AI) ETMA : Extended Terminal Manoeuvring Area
EQPT : Equipment ETO : Estimated Time Overhead (significant point)
ER : En-Route ETOPS : Extended Range Twin Engined Operations
ER TC : En-Route Tactical Controller ETOT : Estimated Take Off Time
ERA : European Regional Airlines Organisation ETR : ETSI Technical Report
ERABIS : (Swedish) Route Invoicing System ETRAS : Easy Transported Radar Analysis System
ERATO : En Route Air Traffic Organiser ETREM : Eurocontrol Technical Requirements Model
ERCG : External Relations Coordination Group (EAS)
ERCS : EXM Resistant Communications System ETRF : European Terrestrial Reference Frame
ERD : End Routing Domain ETS : Early Termination of Service
ERDF : European Regional Development Fund ETSI : European Telecommunications Standardi(sation)
ERFA : Conference on the Economics of Route Air Institute
Navigation Facilities and Airports (ICAO) ETX End of Transmission
ERIP : EAD Remote Interface Package ETX : Estimated Time of Exit
ERM : En-Route Metering EU : Electronic Unit
ERM : Estimate Revision Message EU : European Union
ERN : Earth Referenced Navigation EU-ACA : European Union Airport Coordinators
ERNP : European Radio Navigation Plan (European Association (represent more than 120 airports throughout
Commission) the European Union)
EROPS : Extended Range Operations by Twin-Engine EUCARF : European Central Altitude Reservation Facility
Aircraft EUM, EUMED, Eumed : Europe Mediterranean Air
navigation Region (ICAO)
ERP : Effective Radiated Power EUR ANP : Air Navigation Plan in Europe (ICAO Region)
ERP : Event-Related Potential EUR ATN : European ATN
ERP : Extracted Route Points (FPPS/DECADE) EUR RAN : European Regional Air Navigation (Meeting)
ER-PC : En-Route Planner Controller EUR RASC : Regional AIS System Centre inside the ICAO
ERR : Error Message EUR region
ERS : Early Retirment Scheme EUR : Euro
ERS : Extracted Route Sequence EUR : European
ERSS : Eurocontrol Radar Surveillance Standard EUR : European Region (ICAO)
ERT : Estimate Revision Message EURACA : European Air Carrier Assembly
ERT : Execution Reference Time EURAM : European Research in Advanced Materials =
ERV : ECM Resistant Voice BRITE
ES : Elementary Sector EURAP : European Regional ATS Packet Switching
ES : Emergency System Network (DAKOS+CBN)
ES : End Service / System EURATN : European experimental Aeronautical
ES : Eurocontrol Standard (Document) Telecommunications Network / Réseau européen de
ES : Spain (ISO Country Code) télécommunications aéronautiques
ESA : Electronically Scanned Array EURET : European Research for Transport (European
ESA : European Space Agency (=ASE) Communities) ; Specific Resource and Technological
ESE : East-South-East Development Programme in the Field of Transport
ESARR : Eurocontrol Safety Regulatory requirements EURO : Eurocontrol
ESCAPE : EUROCONTROL Simulation Capability And EURO/5-States RSG : Eurocontrol/5-States Route
Platform for Experimentation Structure Group
ESCAT : Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic EUROCAE : European Organisation for Civil Aviation
ESCO : Executive Support and Coordination Office Equipment manufacturers
ESDF : Environmental Static Data Processing and EUROCAEDS : European Organisation for Civil Aviation
Distribution Function Equipment
ESDI : Enhanced Small-Device Interface EUROCONTROL : European Organisation for the Safety
ESERN : East-Southeastern (Wx reports only) of Air Navigation
ESEWD : East-Southeastward (Wx reports only) EUROSIM : Eurocontrol Simulator at the Institute of Air
ESF : Essential Support Facilities Navigation Services

EUROSTAT : Statistical Office of the European FANS : Future Air Navigation Systems (ICAO)
Communities FANS-1 : Future Air Navigation Systems 1, an initial
EUR-RAN : European Regional Air Navigation operational datalink package for the South Pacific
EV : Every FANS-A : Future Air Navigation Systems A, an initial
EVAS : EATMS Validation Strategy operational datalink package for AIRBUS aircraft
EVP : EATM Validation Project (formerly C3T) FANSTIC : Future ATS and New Systems Impacts on
EVS : Enhanced Visual System Cockpit
EVS : Evaluation System FAP : Final Approuch Point
EW : Eurowings (airline) FAP : Future ATM Profile (simulation Brétigny)
EWA : Error Warning Area FAR : False Alarm Rate
EWAN : EGNOS Wide Area Network FAR : Federal Aviation Regulations (federal rules under
EWBS : EATCHIP Work Breakdown Structure which flight operations are conducted)
EWG : Executive Working Group FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation
EWP : EATCHIP Work Programme FARAWAY : Fusion of Radar and ADS Data through two
EWP : EATM Work Programme WAY datalink
EWP : Enhanced Working Position FAS : Final Approach Segment
EWPA : EATCHIP Work Programme Adaptation FAS : Flight level Allocation System
EWPD : EATCHIP Work Programme Document FASID : Facilities And Services Implementation Document
EWPD : EATM Work Programme Document (ICAO)
EWS : Early Warning System FAST Final Approach Spacing Tool
EWS : Experimental Workstation Simulator FASTER : Future AO-ATM-Airports Synergy Towards
EWT : EATMS Working Team (CSD) Enhanced Operations
ex GDR : ex German Democratic Republic FAT : Factory Acceptance Test
EXC : Executive Controller FAT : Force Aérienne Tactique
EXC : Exept FATAC : French Air Force Tactical Air Command
EXEC Execute FATMI : Finnish ATM Integration
EXER : Exercise(s) or Exercising or to Exercise FATO : Final Approach and Take-off Area
EXP : Expected FATUREC : Federation of Air Transport User
EXPLT : Extrapolate Representatives in the EEC
EXSPEC : Exercise Specification FAWP : Final Approach Waypoint
EXTD : Extend or Extending FAX : Facsimile
extra EUR RASC : Regional AIS System Centre outside FB : FallBack
the ICAO EUR region FBL : Light (used to indicate the intensity of weather
EXTRAP : Extrapolate phenomena, interference or static reports, e.g. FBL RA =
EXTRM : Extreme light rain)
EXY : Easyjet (airline) FBS : Fall-Back System
FBO : Fixed Based Operator
-F- FBW : Fly By Wire
FC : Course from a Fix to a Distance (ARINC 424 Path
F : Fahrenheit Terminator)
F : France FC : Feeder Controller
F : Fixed FC : Formalised Clearances
F&CM : Flow And Capacity Management FC : Frequency Change
F/G : Foreground FC : Funnel Cloud (meteo) (tornado or water spout)
F18 : Field 18 of Flight Plan FCA : Funtional Configuration Audit (MAS - ODS)
FA : Area Forecasts FCB : Frequency Coordinating Body
FA Final Approach FCC : Federal Committee for Communications
FA : Course from a Fix to an Altitude (ARINC 424 Path FCC : Flight Control Computer
Terminator) FCC : Flow Co-ordination Cell
FAA : Federal Aviation Administration FCD : Flow Control Decision
FAA : Federal Aviation Authority FCDS : Frequency Channel and Distribution System
FAA-STD-042 : National Airspace System Open System FCE : Flow Control Execution
Interconnection Naming and Addressing (ISO Standards FCG : Financial Consultation Group (AFG)
for Open Systems Interconnection and Data FCL : Flight Crew Licensing
Communication published by ISO, International Standards FCM : Flight Confirmation Message
Organisation). FCNP : Fire Control and Navigation Panel
FAATC : FAA Test Centre FCO : Future Concepts (EATCHIP domain)
FAC : Facilities FCOM : Flight Crew Operating Manual
FAC : Final Approach Course (same as IS) FCOT : Future Concepts Team
FAC : Flight Augmentation Computer FCR : Flow Control Request
FACC : Feature and Attribute Coding Catalogue FCS : Frame Check Sequence (RMCDE)
FACF : Final Approach Course Fix FCST : Forecast
FACTOR : Development of Functional Concepts from the FCT : Friction Coefficient
EATMS Operational Requirements FCTL : Flow Control
FACTS : Future Area Control Tools Support FCU : Flight Control Unit
FADEC : Full Authority Digital Engine Control FD : Course from a Fix to a DME Distance (ARINC 424
FAF : Final Approach Fix Path Terminator)
FAI : Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (F) Fd : Doppler Frequency
FAIL FMC Fail FD : Flight Data
Failure The inability of a system, subsytem, unit or part to FD : Flight Director
perform within previously specified limits. FDA : Flight Data Assistant
FAF Final Approach Fix FDB : Full Data Block
FAL : Facilitation of International Air Transport FDAMS Flight Data Acquisition and Management System
FAN : False Alarm Normaliser (radar) FDC Flight Data Company
FANOMOS : Flight track and Aircraft NOise MOnitoring FDDI : Fiber Distributed Data Interface (LAN - RMCDE /
System (RMCDE) MAS)

FDDI : Fiberoptical Digital Data Interchange FLCH Flight Level Change

FDE : Flight Data Exchange FLD : Field
FDE-ICD : Flight Data Entry - Interface Control Document FLG : Flashing
FDFM : Flight Data and Flow Management FLIDRAS Flight Data Replay and Analysis System
FDFMG : Flight Data and Flow Management Group FLIP : Flight Information Publication
FDG : Flight Data Group (MAS) FLIPCY : Flight Plan Consistency
FDG : Flight plan Data Generator FLO : ATS/ATFM Co-ordination meeting (ICAO)
FDM : Flight Data Message FLO : Flow meetings
FDMA : Frequency Division Multiplex Access FLOE : Informal ATS / ATFM Co-ordination Meeting -
FDMAS : Flight Data Management Automated System (It. Europe East
ATFM) FLOEast : Informal Flow control Meeting - Europe East
FDMD : Flight Data Management and Distribution (ICAO/EANPG)
FDO : Flight Data Operations Division FLOS : Flight Level Orientation Scheme
FDOD : CFMU – Flight Data Operations Division FLOW : Informal ATS / ATFM Co-ordination Meeting -
FDP : Flight Data Processing / Flight-plan Data Processor Europe West
FDPD : Flight DATA Processing and Distribution FLOWest : Informal Flow control Meeting - Europe West
FDPS : Flight Data Processing System (ICAO/EANPG)
FDR : Flight Data Recorder (CDB / CFMU) FLOWTAM : NOTAM on ATFM Measures
FDS : Flight Data Section FLR : Flares (Parachute flares)
FDSU : Flight Data Storage Unit FLS : Flight Suspension Message
FE : Flight Examiner FLT : Flight
FE : tones injected by the Far End switch FLT/PLN : Flight Plan
FEAST : First European ATCO Selection Test Package FLTAB : Flight Level Table
FEATS : Future European Air Traffic (Management) FLTCK : Flight Check
Systems (ICAO) FLUC : Fluctuating or fluctuation or fluctuated
FEC : Forward Error Correction FLTP : Flexible Luxembourg Training Platform
FED : Fonds européen de développement FLW : Follow(s) or following
FEDER : Fonds européen de développement régional (= FLY : Fly or Flying
ERDF) FM : Course from a Fix to a Manual Termination (ARINC
FEP : Front End Processor 424 Path Terminator)
FES : Fixed Earth Station FM : Flow Manager
FEW : Few FM : Flight Management
FF : Fuel Flow FM : Frequency Management
FFA : Functional Failure Analysis FM : From
FFAS : Free Flight Airspace FM…: From (followed by time weather change is forecast
FFI : Final Factory Inspection (CBN - CNG) to begin)
FFM : Frankfurt/Main FMA Flight Mode Annunciator: display on or near the
FFM : Free Flight Mode PFDs of the current modes of autoflight system
FFTF : Future Functions Task Force (4-States/Eurocontrol) FMAQ : Flight Management Attitudes Questionnaire
FFU : Fire Fighting Unit FMC : Flight Management Computer (also FMCS - FMC
FG : Fog (meteo) System)
FGS/C Flight Guidance System/Computer FMCG : Flow Management Co-ordination Group
FHA : Functional Hazard Assessment FMD : CFMU – Flow Management Division
FI/P : Flight Inspection Permanent FMEA : Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
FI/T : Flight Inspection Tempray FMECA : Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis
FI : CFMU/MSB – Finance Team FMG : Flow Management Group (ICAO)
FI : Finland (ISO Country Code) FMGC : Flight Management and Guidance Computer
FI : Iceland Air (airline) FMGS : Flight Management and Guidance System
FI : Flight Instructor FMP : Flow Management Planning / Position (CFMU -
FIAT : First Installed Article Test ECAC States)
FIB : Forward Information Base FMPG : Flow Management Planning Group
FIC : Flight Information Centre FMS : Flight Management System
FIC : Frequency Intercom FMU : Flight Management Unit
FIDS : (Swedish) Flight Information Display System FMU : Flow Management Unit
FIFO : First in, First out FN : False Negative
FILTIM : Date and Time Stamp of original Message FNA : Final Approach
FIN : Financial Services FNM : Flight Notification Message
FIN : Finland FNPT : Flight and Navigation Procedure Trainer
FIO : Flight Information Office FO First officer
FIR : Flight Information Region FOC : Full Operational Capability
FIRST : Flexible Independent Radar Skill Trainer (MAS) FOCA : Federal Office for Civil Aviation (Switzerland)
FIS : Flight Information Service FOCA : Floor of Controlled Airspace
FISA : Automated flight Information Service FOM : Figure of Merit (ICAO - ADS)
FIS-B : Flight Information Service - Broadcast FOQA Flight Operations Quality Assurance
FISC : Flight Information Services Communications FOR-DEC : Facts, Options, Risks and Benefits, Decision,
FISO : Flight Information Service Officer Execution and Check
FIT : Factory Inspection Test FOU : Frequency of Use
FIT : Flight Integration Task Four-state BFWG : Four-State Budgetary and Financial
FIT : Flight Plan Input Terminal working Group
FITAMS : Flight Trials of ATN and Mode S activity FP 5 : Fifth Framework Programme of the European
FIW : Flight Input (Information) Workstation Community for Research, Technological Development and
FIX : Fixpoint, Position in space usually on aircraft's flight Demonstration
plan FP : False Positive
FL : Flight Level FP : Flight Plan
FLAS : Flight Level Allocation Scheme FP : Framework Programme (of the European
FLAS : Flight Level Allocation System

Commission) FTFM : Filed Tactical Flight Model

FPA : False Plot Analysis FTmn : False Track Length Mean
FPA Flight Path Angle FTO : Flight Training Organisation
FPA Focal Plane Array FTP : File Transfer Protocol
FPAP : Flight Path Alignment Point FTprob : False Track Probability
FPB : Flight Progress Board FTS : Fast-Time Simulation System
FPCP : Flight Path Control Point FTsd : False Track Length Standard Deviation
FPD : Flight Plan Data FTT : Flight Technical Tolerance
FPDETF, FPRDETF : Flight Plan related Data Exchange FU : Smoke (meteo)
Task Force FUA : Flexible Use of Airspace
FPF : Flight Plan Fallback FUAG (FUSG) : Flexible Use of Airspace Group (sub-
FPFS : First Planned First Served group of APT)
FPL : Filed Flight Plan (ICAO format) FUCOZOC : Fuel Consumption Estimator in a ZOC
FPL : Full-Performance Level FUSG : Flexible Use of Airspace Sub-Group (Sub-Group
FPLA : Field Programmable Logic Array of ANT)
FPLA : CFMU/DEVD - Flight Plan Application Section FUT, FCO : Future Concepts
FPLMTS : Future Public Land Mobile Telecommunications FVS : Flight Verification System
System FWC : Flight Warning Computer
FPM : Feet-per-Minute FX : Field Extension Indicator (ASTERIX)
FPM : Flight Path Monitor (PATs) FY : Fiscal Year
FPM : Flight Position Monitor FYP : Five Year Programme
FPM : Flight Progress Message FYROM : Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
FPP : Flight Plan Processing FZ : Freezing (meteo)
FPPS : Flight Plan Processing System FZDZ : Freezing Drizzle
FPPU : Flight Planning and Flight Progress Updating FZFG : Freezing Fog
FPR : Flight Plan Route FZRA : Freezing Rain
FPS : Flight Plan Server
FPS : Flight Progress Strip -G-
FPS : Functional Performance Specification
FPT : Flight Plan Terminal G/A : Ground to Air
FPWO : Flight Plan Work Station Operator G/G : Ground / Ground
FPZ : Flight Path Zone (ODID) G/T : Gain over noise Temperature Ratio
FQIS Fuel Quantity Indicating System G : Green
FQR : Formal Qualification Review G : Gusts (meteo)
FR : France (ISO Country Code) GA : Garuda (airline)
FR : From GA : General Aviation
FR : Fuel Remaining GA : Go-Around
FRA : Failure Reporting and Analysis GAAP : Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
FRA : Free Route Airspace Ga-As : Gallium-Arsenid
FRA Flap Retraction Altitude GAAS : Generic Approach for ATM Systems
FRA Federal Railroad Administration GAC : General Aviation Centre
FRB : Failure Review Board GACS : Generic ATN Communication Service
FREER : Free Route Experimental Encounter Resolution GAF : German Air Force
Freq : Next Sector frequency GAFLO : German Air Force Liaison Officer
FRF : Further Route of Flight GAFO : German Air Force Office
FRG : Federal Republic of Germany GAFOR : General Aviation Forecast (Meteo)
FRH : Fly Runway Heading GAIT : Ground-Based Augmentation and Integrity
FRM : Financial Resources Management Core Team Technique
FRNG : Firing GAME : GEADGE/ADKAR Message Exchange
FRONT : Front (relating to weather) GAMET : Area forecast for low-level operations
FRQ : Frequent GAR : Go-Around
FRS : Functional Requirements Specifications GARTEUR : Group for Aeronautical Research and
FRUIT : False Replies from Unsynchronised Interrogator Technology in Europe
Transmissions ; Friendly Replies Unsynchronised in Time. GASC : Global Aviation Satellite Communications System
FRZN : Frozen (meteo) GASR : Group of AGA Safety Regulators (AOT list)
FS : Foot Switch (VCS GAT : General Air Traffic or Terminal
FS : Functional Statement (ICAO - ADS) GATE : Group of ATM in the Eastern Part of the ICAO
FSA : First System Activation (message) EUR Region, including Middle Asia
FSD TF : Functional Specification Development Task GB : United Kingdom (ISO Countries Codes)
Force (EASIE/MODE S) GBA : Geostationary Broadcast Area
FSF Flight Safety Foundation GBAS : Ground Based Augmentation System
FSK : Frequency Shift Keying GBCC : Ground Based Control Complex
FSL : Full Stop Landing GC : Graphics Controller
FSM : Flight Schedule Monitor. GC : Ground Control/Controller
FSM : Frequency Shift Modulation GCA : German Cockpit Association
FSP : Flight Strip Printer GCA : Government Quality Assurance
FSPEC : Field SPECification : field of variable length, GCA : Ground Controlled Approach
indicating which data fields are present in a record and in GCAS : Ground-based Collision Avoidance System
which order (see also Record) GCE : General Certificate of Education
FSS : Automated/Flight Service Station GCL : Graphical Information Category Cursor Line (EAS)
FST : First GCS : Ground Control Segment
ft : Feet GCSE : Generate Certificate of Secondary Education
FTC : Fast Time Constant GCST : Group for Coordination of STAR (Studies, Tests
FTE : Flight Technical Error and Applied Research)
FTE : Full Time Employee GCTA : Gestion des Courants de Trafic Aérien (=ATFM)
FTE : Full Time Equivalent GCWP : Generic Controller Working Position

GDCA : General Directorate for Civil Aviation (SP) GOVT : Government

GDCE : Ground Data Circuit Terminating Equipment GP : Gilde Path
GDLP : Ground Data Link Processor (the Mode S GPIWG : Glide Path Intercept Waypoint
subnetwork function within the ground system that GPS : (Satellite Navigation and) Global Positioning System
implements the OSI network layer protocols) / Geographical Paging System, a technique for deriving
GDM : Graphical Information Category Dynamic Maps location from space-based assets.
GDOP : Geometric Dilution of Precision GPS : Geographical (Paging) Positioning System
GDP : Diplomatic and Protocol Drafting Group GPSSU : GPS Sensor Unit
GDP : General Data Processor GPTP : Guided Part-Task Practice
GDP : Gross Domestic Product GPV : GNSS Performance Validation
GDP : Ground Delay Program GPWS : Ground Proximity Warning System (warns of
GE : Georgia (ISO Countries Codes) inadequate separation from ground and excessive sink
GEADGE : German Air Defense Ground Environment rate close to ground)
GEMS : Generic Error-Modelling System GR : Hail >5mm (meteo)
GEN : General GR : Greece (ISO Country Code)
GENOFIC : General North Sea Flight Information Centre GRACE : Geographical Association and Classification of
GEO : Geographic or True Events
GEO : Geostationary Satellite Orbit GRADU : Gradual or Gradually
GEOREF : Geographical Reference GRAF Ground Replay and Analysis Facility
GOES : Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite GRADE : Ground Return Area Digital Eliminator
GEOSTAR : Multipurpose Satellite System Using Fixed GRANAS : Global Radio Navigation System
Orbit Satellites GRASS : Grass landing area
GERAC : EANGP WG on Coordination of the Implement & GRIB : Processed meteorological data in the form of grid
Operation of an Improved EUR AFTN/AFS point values (aeronautical meteorological code)
GERAC : Group on European Regional AFTN/AFS GRIGRI : Gestures, Recognition on Interactive Graphical
Implementation and Operation Coordination radar Images
GES : Ground Earth Station (ICAO - ADS) GROBI : Graphical Object Interface
GETALIS : Sistema de Gestão de Tráfego Aéreo de GROUP SIMUL : Group Simulation
Lisboa (PT) / Future Lisboa Air Traffic Management GRP Geographical Reference Points
System GRVL : Gravel
GF : Gulf Air (airline) GS : Small hail or snow pellets (meteo)
GFDI : GNSS Fault Detection and Isolation GS : Glideslope
GFM : Graphical Information Category Fixec Maps GS : Graphical Station
GGCS : Ground/Ground Communication System (ICAO) GS : Ground Speed
GGDC : Ground/Ground Data Communication GS : Gound Stop
GGDC-SG/GGDCSG : Ground/Ground Data GSA : Guided Skill Acquisition
Communications Sub-Group GSE : Ground Support Equipment
GGVC-SG/GVCSG : Ground/Ground Voice GSFC Goddard Space Flight Center
Communications Sub-Group GSIMUL : Guided Simulation
GHMI : Ground Human-Machine Interface GSM : Global System for Mobile Communications
GHz : Gigahertz GSM : Graphical Information Category Scale Marking
GIB : Global Navigation Satellite System Integrity GSNA : Ground-Supported Navigation Advisory
Broadcast GSO : Geosynchronous Orbit
GIB : GPS Integrity Broadcast GSO : Group of Senior Officials
GIC : Geostationary Integrity Channel GT : Ground Transmitter
GIC : GNSS Integrity Channel GT2 : Ghost Track rate (radar standard)
GICB : Ground Initiated Comm B Protocol (Mode S) GTB : General Tool Box
GIPS : Giga Instructions Per Second GTC : Gain Time Control
GIPS : General Image Processing System GTE : Groupe tripartite européen
GIPS : Global Initial Positioning System GtG programme : Gate-to-Gate programme
GIS : Geographical Information System GTID : Group training - Instructor-dependent
GLD : Glider GTIS : Ground-based Traffic Information System
GLONASS : Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System GTMD : Group Training - Material-dependent
(USSR) GTO : Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit
GLOSS : Global Sea Level Observing System GTP : Groupe de travail "Pensions" / Pensions Working
GLSU : GPS Landing System Unit Group (= PWG)
GM : Guidance Material GTr : Ghost Track Rate
GMC : Ground Movement control GTRC : General Technical Requirements and Conditions
GMD : General Meeting of Directors GTS : Global Telecommunications System
GMS : Global Positioning System Monitoring System GTVS : Ground based Transponder performance
GMS : Ground Monitoring System Verification System (SCT)
GMS : Ground Movement Surveillance GUI : Graphical User Interface
GMT : Greenwich Mean Time. See UTC GUIDE : General User Interface Device
GMU : GPS (Height) Monitoring Unit GW Gross Weight
GNC : Global NAVCOM (IATA/ICAO Conference) GWL : Graphical Information Category Weather Lines
GND : Ground Control service / facility
GND : Ground Level -H-
GNDCK : Ground Check H : Helicopter
GNE : Gross Navigational Error H : Hungary
GNLS : GNSS Navigation and Landing System H, h : Hour
GNLU : GNSS Navigation and Landing Unit H24 : Continuous Day and Night Service
GNP : Gross National Product H/M/L : High/Medium/Low (ATC Complexity)
GNSS : Global Navigation Satellite System HA : Holding to an Altitude (ARINC 424 Path Terminator)
GNSSP : Global Navigation Satellite System Panel (ICAO) HAA : Height Above Airport
GOMS : Goals, Operators, Methods, Selection (rules)
GOTV : GNSS Operational Test and Validaton

HAC Hughes Aircraft Co. HJ : Sinrise to Sunset

HAD : Human Aspects Development HLD : Hold List
HADAMARD : Multi-radar processing written in ADA HLDC : High Level Data Link Control
HAI Helicopter Association International HLDG : Holding
HALO : High Altitude, Low Opening HLLC : High Level Link Layer Control
HALS / DTOP : High Approach Landing System / HLT : Heavy Load Threshold
Displaced Threshold Operations HM : Holding to a Manual Termination (ARINC 424 Path
HAMMER : High-level All-purpose Monitoring and Terminator)
Management Equipment for RADNET HMATTF : Handling of Military Air Traffic Task Force
HAPI : Helicopter approach path indicator HMD : Horizontal Miss Distance (filter) (TCAS/ACAS)
HAT : Height Above Touchdown HMI : Human Machine Interface or interaction
HATR : Hazardous Air Traffic Report HMR : Helicopter Main Routes
HAW : Horizontal Aid Window (ODID) HMT : Hand Microphone Telephones
HBARO Barometric Altitude HMU : Height Monitoring Unit (in connection with RVSM)
HBN : Hazard Beacon HMZ : Slovenian National Hydrometeorological Institute
HBS : Hotline Back-up System HN : Sunset to Sunrise
HCA : Human-Centred Automation HND : Hand over keyboard button
HCAA : Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority HNS : Host Nation Support
HCD : Hard Copy Device HNSE : Horizontal Navigation System Error
HCI : Human Computer Interface HO : Service available to meet operational requirements
HCP : Hard Copy Printer HOA : Hand-off Acceptance
HD : Air Holland (airline) H-OFF-A : Hand-Off Accept
HD : Harmonisation Documents H-OFF-P : Hand-Off Propose
HDB : Historical Data Base HOL : High Order Language
HDBK : Handbook HOL : Holiday
HDD : Head Down Display HOLD : Hold(ing)
HDF : High frequency direction-finding station HOOD : Hierarchical Object Oriented Design
HDG : Heading HOP : Hand-off Proposal
HDG SEL Heading Select HOP : Harmonisation of Operational Procedures (AT, CH,
HDLC : High Level Data Link Communication DE)
HDLC : High Level Data Link Control Hor : Horizontal
HDOP : Horizontal Dilution of Precision HOSP : Hospital Flight/Aircraft
HDOT Host Computer Facility located at the ARTCC which
HE Altitude Error operates user application software, as well as certain peer
HED : Heading network layer protocols required to communicate with
HEIDI : Harmonisation of European Incident Definitions adjacent ATN routers.
Initiative for ATM (SQS) Host Processor "End system" as defined by ISO that
HEL : Helicopter includes the OSI upper layer protocols (i.e., transport layer
HEL : High Energy Laser and above) and application processes
HELI : Heliport Hp / hPa : hectopascal
HELLANET : Hellenic aeronautical Network HP : High Precision
HEO : Highly inclined Elliptical Orbit HP : Holding Pattern
HERA : Human Error in ATM HP : Horse-Power
HERAS : Hellenic Radar System HPA : High Power Amplifier
HERMES : Harmonised En-Route Metering and Spacing HPC : Hughes Programming Centre (NPC)
(Sequencing) HPD : Horizontal Polar Diagram
hex : hexadecimal HPRES Pressure Altitude
HF : High Frequency HPRT : HMI Preview Response Time
HF : Holding to a Fix (ARINC 424 Path Terminator) HPZ : Helicopter Protection Zone
HF : Human Factors (Modules = HRT) HQ : Headquarters (EUROCONTROL Agency)
HFDL : High Frequency Data Link HR : Croatia, Republic of Croatia (ISO Country Code)
HFIAI : Human Factors in Incident and Accident HR : Hour
Investigation (HRT) HR : Human Resources
HFS : Human Factors Studies HRA : Human Reliability Assessment / Analysis
HFSG : Human Factors Study Group (ICAO) HRD : Human Resources Directorate
HFTE : Human Factors Testing and Evaluating HRFG : Human Resources Framework Group
HFX : Holding Fix HRI : Human resources International (Israël)
Hg : Mercury HRIS : Human Resources Information System
HGT : Height or Height Above HRM : Human Resources Management
HHmm : Hours and minutes HRP : Human Resources Planning and Corporate
HHMMSS : hour-hour / minute-minute / second-second Services
Hl : High HRPTSG : Human Resource Planning and Training Study
HI FI SIM : High-Fidelity Simulator Group (ICAO)
HIDE : Harmonised, Integrated Development Environment HRS : ATM Human Resources Management Programme
HIFA : Human Integration in Future ATM Systems (EATM)
HIPERLAN : High Performance Local Area Network hrs : hours
HIPS : Highly Interactive Problem Solver HRSC : Human Resources Steering Committee (Training
HIRL : High Intensity Runway Lights Programme Ab Initio, CC)
HIRO : High Intensity Runway Operations HRT : Human Resources Team
HIRS High-Resolution Infrared Sounder HRV : Heart-Rate Variability
HIRTA : High Intensity Radio Transmission Area HS : Service available during hours of scheduled
HIT : Hardware Integration Test (MAS/DFS - ODS) operations
HIT : Hughes Improved Terminal HS : Headset
HIWAS : Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service HSCT : High-speed Civil Transport
HS-DTS : High Speed Data Transmission System

HSI Horizontal Situation Indicator IATTF : IFPS Acceptance Test Task Force
HSM : High Speed Modem IAW : In accordance with
HST : Hypersonic Transport IAWP : Initial Approach Waypoint
HTA : Hermes Training Aircraft IB : Iberia (airline)
HTA : Hierarchical Task Analysis IB : Information (display) Button
HTD : History Trial Dots IBAA : International Business Aviation Association
HTI : Human Technology Integration IBAC : International Business Aviation Council
HTZ : Helicopter Traffic Zone IBAP : Industry Based Prototype
HU : Hungary, Republic of Hungary (ISO Country Code) IBILS : Integrity Beacon Landing System
HUD : Head up Display IBN : Identification Beacon
HUM RES : Human Resources IBP : Industry-Based Pre-operational Platform and
HUM : Humanitarian Validation
HUM : Human Resources (Domain/Unit) IBRD : International Bank for Reconstruction and
HUMR : Human Resources Development (= BIRD)
HURCN : Hurricane IC : (very small) Ice Crystals (meteo) (also know as
HV : Transavia (airline) Diamond dust)
HVDF : High and very high frequency direction finding IC : Integrated Circuit
stations at the same location IC : Intercom
HVY : Heavy ICAA : International Civil Airport Association
HVY : Heavy (used to indicate the intensity of weather ICAAS : Integrated Control in Avionics for Air Superiority
phenomena) ICAO : International Civil Aviation Organisation
HW, h/w : Hardware ICARD : ICAO Codes and Route Designator System
HWCI : Hardware Configuration Item ICB : International Competitive Bidding
HWCI : Hardware Configuration Item (MAS/DFS - ODS) ICBM : Intercontinental Ballistice Missile
HWG : Harmonisation Working Group ICCS : Integrated Communication Control System
HWP : Holding Waypoint ICCT : Internal Communications Core Team
HX : No Specific working hours ICCU : Intercomputer Communications Unit
Hz : Hertz (cycle per second) ICD : Interface Control Document
HZ : Haze (meteo) ICE : Icing
ICET : IATA Capacity Enhancement Team
-I- ICHG : IFPS Change Message
ICIP : Inital CIP (APT)
I : Italy ICM : Interline Communications Manual
I and Q Channels : In-phase and Quadrature channels ICMS : Integrated Control and Monitor System
I(Fd) : MTI Improvement Factor ICNI : Integrated Communications, Navigation and
I/A : Incident Analysis Identification
I/O : Input / Output ICNL : IFPS Cancellation Message
I/R : Interrogator/Responsor ICNL : Individual Cancel
I²SLS : Improved Interrogation Side Lobe Suppression ICO : Intermediate Circular Orbit
IA : Indirect Access ICP : Interactive Control Panel
IA Inspection Authorization ICP : Internal Clarification Project
IA : International Alphabet ICR : Integrated Cancellation Ratio
IA/CC : Indirect Access/Common Control ICR : Interactive Conflict Resolution
IA-5 : International Alphabet Number 5 ICWG : Interface Control Working Group
IAAE : International Association of Airport Executives ICWS : Integrated Control Work Station
IAC : Instrument Approach Chart ID : Identification (ICAO)
IAC : Integrated Avionics Computer ID : Information Display
IACA : International Air Carrier Association IDA : Indirect Access (VCS)
IACH : Individual ATC Flight Plan Changes IDA : Initial Distribution Area
IACS : INTERGRAPH Aeronautical Charting System IDB : Integrated Database (DBE + DBC)
IACSP : International Aeronautical Communications I-DCTS : Interim Digital (Data) Communications Terminal
Service Providers System
IAEA : International Atomic Energy Agency IDENT Identification Identify, Identifier
IAF : Initial Approach Fix IDHS : Intelligence Data Handling System
IAFP : Individual ATC Flight Plan Proposal IDMS : Integrated Database Management System
IAG : Interim Airport Group IDP : Initial Domain Part
IAG : International Association of Geodesy IDRP : Inter Domain Routing Protocol
IAIP : Integrated Aeronautical Information Package IDS : Information Display System
IAL : Instrument Approach and Landing (Chart) IE : Ireland (ISO Country Code)
IAL : International Air-radio Limited (UK) IEC : International Electrotechnical
IAM : Institute of Aviation Medicine Commission/Committee
IAMP : Initial Approach Waypoint IEEE : Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (US)
IANS : Institute of Air Navigation Services (Luxembourg) IEP : Information Exchange Programme
IANSSC : IANS Steering Committee IEPR Integrated Engine Pressure Ratio
IAO : In and out of clouds IES : Interface Editor System
IAOA : Indicated Angle-of-Attack IETF : Internal EATMS Task Force
IAOPA : International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot IF : Initial Fix (ARINC 424 Path Terminator)
Associations IF : Intermediate (approach) Fix
IAPL : IFPS APL Message IF : Intermediate Frequency
IAR : Intersection of Air Routes IFA : Image Frequency Attenuation
IAR : Instrument Autonomous Rules IFALPA : International Federation of Airline Pilots
IAR, IARTF : Institutional Arrangements and Requirements Association
Task Force IFATCA : International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers
IARR : IFPS ARR Message – Individual Arrival Message Associations
IAS : Indicated Air Speed IFATSEA : International Federation of Air Traffic Safety
IATA : International Air Transport Association Electronic Associations

IFD : Initial Functional Description / EASIE IMT : Immediate or Immediately

IFDS : Interactive Flight Data System IMTEG : ILS/MLS Transition EUR Group
IFE : In-Flight Entertainment IMUX : Input MUltipleXer
IFIM : International Flight Information Manual IN : Inch, Inches
IFF : Identification Friend or Foe INA : Initial Approach
IFFITAF : IFPS-DBE Functional Interface System Task- INBD : Inbound
Force INC : In Cloud(s)
IFFN : Identification Friend, Foe or Neutral InCAS : Interactive Collision Avoidance Simulator
IFG-NME WG : Implementation Facilitation Group of the INCERFA : Uncertainty Phase
National Management Experts Working Group INDEFLY : Indefinitely
IFL : Intermediate Flight Level IND SIMUL : Individual Simulation
IFLIPS : Integrated Flight Prediction System Ind : Industry
IFOG : Interferometric Fiber Optic Gyro (see FOG) INFO : Information
IFOR : Implementation Forces (UN, NATO) INFR-C : Infrastructure Creation
IFP : Keyword from IFPS used in FIELD 18 to provide a in.hg. inches of mercury
warning INI : Initial Approach Controller
IFPD : Individual Flight Plan Data INIT Initialization
IFPL : IFPS Filed Flight Plan INM : Integrated Noise Model (software developed by the
IFPL : Individual Flight Plan Message US FAA, manufacturer: Aerospatiale Matra Airbus)
IFPO : IFPS Workstation Operaror INMARSAT : International Mobile Satellite Organisation
IFPPS : Integrated Flight Plan Processing System INO : International NOTAM Operation
IFPRU : IFPS Responsible Unit INOP : Inoperative
IFPS : Integrated Initial Flight Plan Processing System INP : If Not Possible
IFPU : IFPS Unit INPR : In Progress
IFPU1/RPL : CFMU/FDOD - IFPS Unit - Haren Brussels INR Image Navigation and Registration
(Belgium) Ins : Inches
IFPU2 : Integrated initial Flight Plan Processing System INS : Inertial Navigation System
(Unit 2) CFMU/FDOD - IFPS Unit - Brétigny-sur-Orge INST : Installation
(France) INSTL : Install or Installed or Installation
IFPZ : IFPS Zone INSTAR : Institutional Arrangements for European Air
IFR : Instrument Flight Rules Traffic Management
IFRB : International Frequency Registration Board INSTILUX : Eurocontrol Institute of Air Navigation Services
IFTO : International Federation of Tour Operators (LU)
IG : Meridiana (airline) INSTR : Insturment
IGA : International General Aviation Int : International
IGCN : Independent Ground Communications Network INT : Interesection
IGFET Insulated Gate Field Effect Transistor INTC Intercept
IGP : Ionospheric Grid Point INTELSAT : International Telecommunications Satellite
IGS : International GPS Reference Network Organisation
II : Interrogator Identity Interactive : Interactive training
IIMSES : Initial Implementation of Mode S Enhanced INTERCAUTRA : Internal CAUTRA protocol
Surveillance (a common project UK, France, Germany, INTL : International
Benelux, including POEMS) INTNET : Integration Network (for flight data exchange)
IIS : Internal Information System INTRG : Interrogator
IISLS : Improved Interrogation Side Lobe Suppression INTRP : Interrupt or Interruption or Interrupted
IKBS : Intelligent Knowledge Based System Intruder : Aircraft against which TCAS issues an advisory
IKD States : In Kind Delivery States (France, Germany, INTSF : Intensify or Intensifying
Italy, Spain, UK, represented by their ATS providers: DNA, INTST : Intensity
DFS, ENAV, AENA, NATS) INU : Inertial Navigation Unit
IL : Israël (ISO Countries codes) INV : Innovative Studies and Technological Assessment
ILO : International Labour Organisation / Organisation (ARDEP)
Internationale du Travail (=OIT) INV : Inverse / Inverted
ILS : Instrument Landing System INWP : Intermediate Waypoint
ILS : Integrated Logistic Support IO, I/O : Interoperability - Input / Output
ILSP : Integrated Logistic Support Program IOATF : IFPS Operational Advisory Task Force
IM : Inner Marker IOBD : Initial Off-Block Date
IM : Information Management IOBT : Initial Off-Block Time
IMA : Integrated Modular Avionics (see AIMS ) IOC : Initial Operational Capability
IMAL : Integrity Monitoring Alarm Limit IOCD : Initial Operational Concept Document
IMAWP : Initial Missed Approach Waypoint IOCP : Internal Operational Clarification Project
IMC : Instrument Meteorological Conditions IOD : Issue of Data
IMF : International Monetary Fund ION : Institute of Navigation
IMG : Immigration IOP : Input / Output Processor (RMCDE)
IMM : Interacting Multiple Models : a generally applicable IOR : Indian Ocean Region (ICAO)
algorithm of track state estimation IOR : INMARSAT Indian Ocean Region
IMO : International Maritime Organisation / Organisation IOSS : Input Output Sub System
maritime Internationale (= OMI) IP : Information Button (mouse)
IMP : Implementation Services IP : Information Paper
IMPACT : Informal Management Panel for ATC Training IP : Internetwork Protocol
IMPACT : Information Market Policy Actions IPAG : Intellectual Property Advisory Group (Policy
IMPACT : Innovative Methodology for the Projection of Guidelines for Intellectual Property Rights)
ATM Concepts onto the Training of ATCOs IPAS : Integrated Preparation and Analysis System
IMPACT : Methods and tools to assess IMPACT on future IPB : Inner Performance Boundary (Tunnel Concept)
ATM systems IPC : Intermittent Positive Control
Impl : Implementation IPCC : Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change
IMPR : Improve or Improving

IPPC : Internet Pilot Planning Centre (Norway) Specification (Standards For Open Systems
IPG : Integration Project Group Interconnection And Data Communication Published By
IPL : Initial Programme Loading IS0)
IPL : Intermediate Flight Plan ISO 8348 AD 1 : Network Service Definition, Addendum 1 :
IPR : Intellectual Property Rights Connectionless Mode Transmission (Standards For Oven
IPRT : Internal Processing Response Time Systems Interconnection And Data Communication
IPS's : Intellectual Proprietary Rights Published By ISO)
IPSE : Integrated Programming Support Environment ISO 8348 : Network Service Definition (Standards For
IPSky : Internet Technology in the Sky Open Systems Interconnection And Data Communication
IPT : Internal Processing Time Published By ISO)
IPT Integrated Product Team ISO 8473 : Protocol For Providing The Connectionless-
IPv6 : Internet protocol version 6 Mode Network Service (Standards For Open Systems
IQ : Intelligence Quotient Interconnection And Data Communication Published By
IQ : Iraq (ISO countries codes) ISO)
IR : Ice on Runway ISO 8649 : Service Definition For The Association Control
IR : Instrument Rating Service Element (Standards For Open Systems
IR : Infrared Interconnection And Data Communication Published By
IR : Integrated Receiver ISO)
IR : Iran (ISO countries codes) ISO 8650 : Protocol Specification For The Association
IR : Iran Airlines (airline) Control Service Element (Standards For Open Systems
IRAS : Interactive Radar Analysis System Interconnection And Data Communication Published By
IREN : Incident Reporting European Network ISO)
IRF : Incident Report Form (DECADE) ISO 8822 : Connection-Oriented Service Definition
IRF : Interrogation Repetition Frequency (radar standard) (Standards For Open Systems Interconnection And Data
IRIG : (clock) Communication Published By ISO)
IRL : Ireland ISO 8823 : Connection-Oriented Presentation Protocol
IRMA : Intermediate Redesigned MCC Architecture (Standards For Open Systems Interconnection And Data
(ESCO/DECADE) Communication Published By ISO)
IROI : Instantaneous Return on Investment ISO 8878 : International Organisation For Standard Use Of
IRPL : Internal Repetitive Flight Plan X25 To Provide OSI (Open Systems Interconnection)
IRR : Internal Rate of Return Connection Mode Network Services (Standards For Open
IRS : Inertial Reference System Systems Interconnection And Data Communication
IRS : Interface Requirements Specification Published By ISO)
IRS : Intermediate Route Sequence (FPPS/DECADE) ISO 9000 : International Standards For Quality
IRT : Interrogation Repetition Time Management, 1990
IRU : Inertial Reference Unit – part or IRS ISO 9072-1 : Remote Operations - Part 1 : Model. Notation
IRVR : Instrument Runway Visual Range And Service Definition (Standards For Open Systems
IS : Iceland (ISO Country Code) Interconnection And Data Communication Published By
IS : Interface Specification ISO)
IS : Intermediate System ISO 9072-2 : Remote Operations - Part 2 : Protocol
ISA : Inertial Sensor Assembly - part of IRS Specification Version (Standards For Open Systems
ISA : Innovative Slot Allocation Interconnection And Data Communication Published By
ISA : Instantaneous Self-Assessment ISO)
ISA : International Standard Atmosphere ISO 9545 : Protocol For Providing The Connectionless-
ISB : Independent Sideband Mode Network Service (Standards For Oven Systems
ISDN : Integrated Services (switched) Digital Network Interconnection And Data Communication Published By
(=RNIS) ISO)
ISDU : Inertial System Display Unit ISO 9595 : Common Management Information Service
IS-ES : Intermediate System - End System Definition (Standards For Open Systems Interconnection
ISL : Intermediate Supplementary Flight Level And Data Communication Published By ISO)
ISLS : Interrogation Side Lobe Suppression ISO 9596 : Management Information Protocol - Part 1 :
ISO 10737 : Transport Layer Management (Standards For Specification (Standards For Oven Systems
Open Systems Interconnection And Data Communication Interconnection And Data Communication Published By
Published by ISO) ISO)
ISO 7498-3 : Basic Reference Model Part 3 : Naming And ISO : International Standards Organisation / Organisation
Addressing (Standards For Oven Systems Interconnection internationale de normalisation
And Data Communication Published By (ISO) ISOL : Isolated
ISO 8072 : Transport Service Definition (Standards For OSI : Open System Interconnexion
Open Systems Interconnection And Data Communication ISPACG : Informal South Pacific ATS Co-ordination Group
Published By ISO) ISQMS : Integrated Safety and Quality Management
ISO 8073 AD 1 : Connection-Oriented Transport Protocol System (Safety Domain)
Addendum 2 : Class Four Operation Over Connectionless ISR : Independent Standby Radio
Network Service (Standards For Open Systems ISS : Implementation Support Services ; Implementation
Interconnection And Data Communication Published By Support to States
ISO) ISS : Indirect sub-System
ISO 8073 : Connection-Oriented Transport Protocol ISSS : Initial Sector Suite System (FAA)
Specification (Standards For Open Systems IST : Indirect Support Task
Interconnection And Data Communication Published By IT : Information Technology
ISO) IT : Italy (ISO Country Code)
ISO 8208 : International Organisation for Standardisation ITA : Integrated Task Analysis (of ATCOs)
X.25 Packet Level Protocol for Data Terminal Equipment ITA : International Telegraph Alphabet
Document. ITA-2 : International Telegraph Alphabet Number 2
ISO 8326 : Basic Connection-Oriented Session Protocol ITAEG : Information Technology Advisory Expert Group
Specification (Standards For Open System Interconnection (Standardisation, EPD - CEN/CENELEC/ETSI)
And Data Communication Published By ISO) ITAM : Integrated Task Analysis Methodology
ISO 8327 : Basic Connection-Oriented Session Protocol ITF : International Transport Workers Federation

ITI : Italian Interface KG : Kilogram

ITID : Individual Training- Instructor-dependent Khz : KiloHertz
ITIRS : International Terrestrial Reference System KIAS : Knots Indicated Air Speed
ITM : Intermediate Approach controller KIDS : Karlsruhe Interim DCTS
ITMD : Individual Training - Material-dependent KIS : Keyboard Input Station
ITR : International Transit Route KL : KLM – KLM Cityhopper (airline)
ITSTC : Information Technologie Steering Committee KLDAP : KARLDAP + Langen (D)
ITT : Invitation Property Rights KLM : Royal Dutch Airlines
ITU WARC-95 : International Telecommunication Union KLOC : thousand lines of code
World Radio Conference km, KM : kilometer
ITU : International Telecommunications Union KM : Air Malta (airline)
ITU-T : International Telecommunications Union - Km/h ,KMH : kiliometres per hour
Telephone KNMI : Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut (NL)
IUCM : IFPS Unit Configuration Manager / Royal Netherlands Meteorology Institut
IVR : Immersive Virtual Reality KOX : Karlsruhe Operational Exchange
IVSI : Instantaneous Vertical Speed Indicator kPa : KiloPascal
IVSN : Initial Voice Switched Network KPA : Key Performance Area (PRC)
IWGE : International Working Group on (air) Exercises KPI : Key Performance Indicator
IWP : Intermediate Waypoint KPT : Karlsruhe Planning Team
KR 20 : A measure of the internal consistency, or
-J- homogeneity, or scalability, of a test material (Ferguson,
1976).
JAA : Joint Aviation Authority (consists of 29 ECAC KR : Knowledge of Result
National Aviation Authorities) KSA : Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
JAA AMC : JAA Acceptable Means of Compliance KSAO : Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other personal
JAA OPS : Joint Aviation Authorities Operations requirements
Committee KT/KTS : knots (i.e. 1 NM/hour)
JAAB/JAA-B : Joint Boards KTD : Keyboard Tabulator Display
JAAC/JAA CE : JAA Committee KU : Kuwait Airways (airline)
JAARC : JAA Research Committee KUAC : Karlsruhe Upper Aispace Control Centre
JAC : Joint Airmiss Committee (UK) Kurtosis : A term which refers to the flatness or
JACC : Joint Area Control Centre peakedness of one distribution in relation to another
JAL : Japan Air Lines (Ferguson, 1976).
JAMC : Joint Airspace Management Cell (UK) KW, kW : Kilowatt
JAR : Joint Aviation Requirements KYB : Keyboar
JAR :Joint Airworthiness Regulations KZ : Nippon Cargo Airlines (airline)
JAR : Joint Airworthiness Requirement
JAR-OPS : Joint Airworthiness Requirements Operations -L-
JATO Jet Assisted Takeoff
JD TF : Job Description Task Force l : Liter
JIT : Joint Implementation Team (chaired by Eurocontrol) L : Left (also: runway identification)
(ESCO) MADAP/KARLDAP L : Locator
JL : Japan Air Lines (airline) L : Luxembourg
JMCT : Job Management Consultative Team [job analysis] L : Tones injected by the local switch
JOINT : Joint Operational Incidents Training L/T : Long-Term
JOT : Joint Operational Team (ESCO) LA : LAN Adapter
JP : Japan (ISO Country Code) LA : Local Action
JPDA : Joint Probabilistic Data Association LAA : Local Airport Advisory
JPEG : Joint Photographic Expert Group LAA : Local Area Argumentation
JSP : Joint Services Publication LAADR : Low Altitude Airway Departure Route
JSRA Joint Sponsored Research Agreement LAAS : Local Area Augmentation System
JST : Joy Stick LACK : Logical Acknowledgement
JTIDS : Joint Tactical Information Distribution System LACK : The positive logical response message used for
JTST : Jet Stream air/ground data communications, as defined within the
JU : JAT – Yugoslavian Airlines (airline) ICAO Manual for ATS Data Link Applications
JURG : Joint Users' Requirements Group (Eurocontrol LAD : Look Ahead Display
Representative' in the IATA/AEA ) LADGNSS : Local Area Differential GNSS
LADGPS : Local Area Differential Global Positioning
-K- System
LAF : Local Adaptation Functions
K : Thousend LAHSO : Land and Hold Short Operations
3
K, k : Symbol for kilo (10 ) LAM : Ljubljana ATC Data Processing System
KAR : Karlsruhe LAM : Logical Acknowledgement Message
KARLDAP : Karlsruhe Automatic Data Processing and LAM : The positive logical response message used for
Display System ground/ground data communications, as defined within the
KB : Kilo Byte Eurocontrol Standard for On-Line Data Interchange
Kbps : Kilobits per second LAMPS : Long Term ATCO Manpower Planning
KBS : Knowledge-Based System Simulation
KCAS : Calibrated Airspeed expressed in Knots LAN : Inland
KDS : Keyboard Display System (Station) LAN : Local Area Network
KE : Kenya (ISO Country Code) LANDA : Logistics and Administration
KE : Korean Airlines (airline) LANSU : Local Air Navigation Service Unit (DFS)
KECU : Thousands of European Currency Units LAP-B : Link Access Procedure (Protocol type B)
KfV : Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit (AT) / The LAR/LRR : Long Range Radar
Austrian Traffic Safety Board LARS : Lower Airspace Radar Service
LAS : Last Assigned Landing Slot

LAS : Lower Airspace Sector LLC-I : Logical Link Control - Class I

LASER : Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of LLM : L-band Land Mobile
Radiation LLT : Low Light Television
LASKA : Learning And Skills Acquisition LLTR : Low Level Transit Route
LAT : Latitude LLWAS : Low Level Windshear Alert System
LATC : Local Air Traffic Control LLZ : Localizer (part of an ILS system)
LATCC : London Air Traffic Control Centre LM : Compass Locator at ILS Middle Marker
LATCO : Licensing of Air Traffic Control Officers (ICAO LM : Low/Medium ATC Complexity
Study Group) LMM Compass locator at the middle marker
LAU : Local Approach Unit LMO : Leadership Management and Organisation
LAWRS : Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station LMT : Local Mean Time
LB : Pounds (weight) LNA : Low Noise Amplifier
LB : Local Battery (circuits) LNA/DPLX : Low Noise Amplifier/Diplexer
LC : Local Control L-NAV : Lateral Navigation (provides computer description
LCC : Lifetime Cycle Costing of aircraft's planned lateral flight path that can be tracked
LCD : Liquid Cristal Display by the autoflight system; lateral path can be shown on map
LCG : Load Classification Group display.)
LCIPD : Local Convergence and Implementation LNG : Long (used to indicate the type of approach desired
Programme Document / Document CIP local or required)
LCM : Late Change (modification) Message (designator) LNO : Olno (Belgium sector indication)
LCN : Load Classification Number LO : Local Oscillator
LCN : Local Communications Network LO : Locator Outer
LCTD : Located LO : Low
LDA : Landing Distance Available LoA : Line of Action
LDA : Localizer Type Directional Aid LOA : List of Abbreviations
LDAH : Landing Distance Available Helicopter LoA, LOA : Letter of Agreement ; Letter of Offer and
LDB : Limited Data Block Acceptance
LDG : Landing LOC : Lines of Communications
LDGNSS : Local Differential Global Navigation Satellite LOC : Localiser Beam
System LOC : Local or Locally or Location or Located
LDGPS : Local DGPS LOE : Line Oriented Evaluation
LDI : Landing Direction Indicator LOFT : Line-Orientated Flight Training
LDT : Logistic Delay Time LoL : Loss of Licence
Lect : Lecture LOM : Compass Locator at the Outer Marker
LED : Light Emitting Diode LON : Longitude
LEFCO : Project for the procurement of new ATM facilities LONG : Longitude
in Nicosia ACC LOP : Local Operating Procedure
LEFD : Local Essential Flight Details LOPAR : Low Powered Acquisition Radar
LEN : Lenght LORAN : Long Range Navigation (electronic pulse system
LEO : Low Earth Orbit for oceanic navigation)
Lesson : Lesson / Demonstration LORAN-C : A hyperbolic grid navigation system
LF : Late Filer LOS : Level Safety
LF : Later Filter LOS : Line of Sight
LF : Low Frequency LOS : Line-Oriented Simulation
LFA : Local Flying Area LO : LOT Polish Airlines (airline)
LFC : (Swedish) Air Defence Centre or (unit) LOW : Lower airspace
LFHB : Low Flying Handbook LR : Linear Regression
LFL : Last (reported) Flight Level LRC : Legal ReCording
LFP : Low Pass Filter LRC : Legal Requirement Cell
LFPP : Limited Flight Plan Processing LRC Long Range Cruise
LFR Low-frequency Radio Range LRG : Long Range
LFS : Low-Fidelity-Simulation LRL : Local Recording Logistics
LFU : Late Filer and Udater LRM : Line Replaceable Module
LFV : Luftfartsverket (CAA of Sweden) LRM : Logical Rejection Message
LGT : Light or Lighting LRN : Long Range Navigation
LGTD : Lighted LRR : Long Range Radar (SRE)
LH : Left Hand (turn) LRS : Local Route Sequence
LH : Lufthansa (airline) LRU : Line Replaceable Unit
LHCP : Left Hand Circular Polarisation LRU : Lowest Replacable Unit
LHR : London Heathrow (UK) LRW : Long Range Warning
LIDAR : Light Detection and Ranging LS : Loudspeaker
LIDO : Lufthansa Integrated Dispatch Operation LSA : Logistic Support Analysis
LIFR : Low Instrument Flight Rules LSAS : Longitudinal Stability Augmentation System (MD-
LIH : Light Intensity High 11)
LIL : Light Intensity Low LSB : Least Significant Bit
LIM : Light Intensity Medium LSC : Life Support Cost (Cyprus)
LIM : Limit LSI : Large Scale Integration
LIM/MID/RAN : Limited Middle East Regional Air LSP : Loud Speaker
Navigation Conference (ICAO) LSR : Loose Snow on Runway(s)
LIP : Light-pen LSRRTI : Leningrad Scientific Research Radio Technical
LIP : Limited Installation Program (e.g. TCAS) Institute
LIRL : Low Intensity Runway Lights LSS : Lightning Sensor System
LISREL : Linear Structural Relations LT : Left Turn
LIW : Label Input Window LT : Local Time
LLC : Link Layer Control LT : Lithuania (ISO Country Code)
LLC : Logical Link Control (RMCDE) Lt : Sequence Time Requirement

LTD : Limited MAG : Magnetic

LTF : Licensing Task Force MAHF : missed Approach Holding Fix
LTIOV : Latest Time Information of Value MAHWP : Missed Approach Holding Waypoint
LTM : Local Traffic Management MAINT : Maintenance
LTM : Long Term Memory MALS : Medium Intensity Approach Light System
LTOG : Long Term Objectives Groups (EASIE, PHARE, MALSF : Medium Intensity Approach Light System with
FEATS, COPS etc) Sequenced Flashers
LTP : Landing Threshold Point MALSR : Medium Intensity Approach Light System with
LTP : Legal and Technical Panel Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
LTSS : Long Term Systems Studies MAN : Manual Message
LTT : Landine TeleTypewriter MAN : Metropolitan Area Network
LTV : Load Threshold Values MANACT : Manual Activation message
LU : Late Updater MANTEA : Management of Surface Traffic in European
LU : Luxembourg (ISO Country Code) Airports
LUG : Leerdam Users' Group MAP : Aeronautical Maps and Charts
LUGS : Link up Glons-Semmerzake MAP : Mapping
LUX : Luxembourg (ISO countries Code) MAP : Military Assistance Program
LV : Laser Vision MAP : Missed Approach
LV : Latvia (ISO Country Code) MAPPER : Maintaining, Preparing & Producing Executive
LV : Light and Variable (related to wind) Reports
LVA : Large Vertical Aperture MAPt : Missed Approach Point
LVB : Luchtverkeersbeveiliging (RLD-NL) MAR : At Sea
LVE : Leave or Leaving MAR : Mode A Reconstructor
LVL : Level MARAS : Middle Airspace Radar Advisory Service
LVL CHG Level Change MARRES : Manual Radar Return Exploitation System
LVP : Low Visibility Procedures MARS : Maastricht Reserve System
LW : Landing weight MARS : Military Air Route Structure
LWG : Licensing Work Group MARSA : Military Authority Assumes Responsibility for
LX : Crossair (airline) Separation of Aircraft
LY : El Al Israel Airlines (airline) MART : Message Acknowledge Response Time
LYR : Layer or Layered MARTOS : MADAP Real-Time Operating System
LZ : Balkan Bulgarian Airlines MAS (UAC) : Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre
MAS : Manage Airspace
-M- MAS : Manual Assume of Control Message
MAS : Manual A1 Simplex
M:M : Many-to-Many relationship MAS : Message Assurance Service
M : Mach Number (followed by figures) MAS : Middle Airspace
M : Manual Tuned NAVAID MAS : Military Agency for Standardisation
M : Million MAS : Multiple Access Store
M : Modules (replaceable) MASAW : Minimum Safe Altitude Warning
+6
M : Symbol for Mega (10 ) MASI : Mach Airspeed Indicator
-3
m : Symbol for milli (10 ) MASOR : Military Area Services Operations Room
m. : meter MASP : Minimum Aviation Specification Performance
m : Nautical mile (preceded by figures) MASPS : Minimum Aircraft System Performance
m/sec : Metres per second Specification (ICAO) ; Minimum Aviation System
M/ASI : Mach/Airspeed Indicator Performance Standards
M/T : Medium-Term MASS : Multi-Aircraft Simplified Simulator
MA : Malev Hungarian (airline) MAST 4 : 4 States Integration and Maastricht
MA : Member Association Development Steering Group
MA : Message Assurance MAST : Multi-Aircraft Simulation Terminal
MA : Morocco (ISO Countries Codes) MAT : Mackinnon Aerospace and Training
MAA : Maximum Authorized IFR Altitude MAT : Message Acknowledge Time
MAC : Management Advisory Committee MATCC : Military ATC Centre
MAC : Mean Aerodynamic Chord MATE : Multi-Aircraft Training Environment
MAC : Medium Access Control (RMCDE) MATIAS : Magyar (Hungarian) Automated and Integrated
MAC : Message for the Abrogation of Coordination Air Traffic Control System
MAC : Mid-Air Collision MATO : Military Air Traffic Operations
MAC : Military Airlift Command MATRAC : Military Air Traffic Radar Control Centre
MACC : Manchester Area Control Centre MATS : Manual of Air Traffic Services
MACC : Military Area Control Centre MATSE : ECAC Transport Ministers' Meeting on the Air
MACE : Multi-criteria analysis for Concept Evaluation Traffic System in Europe
MACEN : Mando Centra MATWP : Missed Approach Turning Waypoint
MACS : Multiple Access Communications System MATZ : Militairy Aerodrome Traffic Zone
MAD : Model of Activity for Design MAU : Modular Avionics Unit
MADAP : Maastricht Automated Data Processing and MAV : Medium Access Control
Display System MAWP : Missed Approach Waypoint
MADREC : Maastricht Data Recording MAX : Maximum
M-ADS : Modified Automatic Dependent Surveillance MAX CLB Maximum engine thrust for two-engine climb
(ICAO) MAX CRZ Maximum engine thrust for two-engine cruise
MAESCAPE : Eurocontrol Simulation Capability and MAZ : Mini ASCAP-ZKSD Coupling
Platform for Experimentation tailored to Maastricht UAC MB : Mega Byte
requirements Mb : Millibars
MAESTRO : Means to Aid Expedition and Sequencing of MB : MariBor
Traffic with Research and Optimisation MB-II : Multibus II (RMCDE)
MBA : Micro Burst Alert (used to warn of a loss of 30 knots
or more associated with convective activity)

MBO : Management by Objectives MEI : Multi Engine Instructor

Mbps : Mega Bits per second MEL : Minimum En-route Level
MBR : Mittel-Bereich radar MEL : Minimum Equipment List
MBST : Microburst MEMPAC : CBT on Memory, Perception, Cognition and
MC : Magnetic Compass Attention
MC : Magnetic Course MEO : Medium Earth Orbit
MC : Main Computer MEP : Multi Engine Piston
MC : Monaco (ISO Countries Code) MES : Mobile Earth Station
MCA : Minimum Crossing Altitude MET : Meteorological or request METAR
MCC : Main Computer Complex (Maastricht) MET : Meteorological (office)
MCC : Military Control Centre MET : Multi-Engine Turbo-Prop
MCC : Mission Control Centre MET/AIS : Meteorological and Aeronautical Information
MCC : Multi Crew Cooperation processing System
MCDU : Maintenance and Control Display Unit METAR : Aviation Routine Weather Report
MCDU : Multi-Function Control and Display Unit (part of METAR : Meteorological Aerodrome Report
FMS) METAR : Meteorological Aviation Routine Weather Report
MCDU : Multi-purpose Control and Display Unit (ACARS) / Actual Report
MCE : Management Centre Europe (seminars/courses) MEURO : Millions of EURO
MCF : Manning Calculation Formula MF : Manning Factor
MCG : Maastricht Co-ordination Group MF : Medium Frequency
MCG : Minimum Climb Gradient MF : Metering Fix
MCH : Modified Cooper-Harper rating scale for system MF : Multiplication Factor
workload assessment MFA : Message Format Area
MCMG : Military Committee Meteorological Group MFAL : Major Functional Areas List
MCP : Management Control Point MFC : Multi-Frequency Coding (telephone system)
MCP : Mode Control Panel (pilots' interface to the MFC/LB : Multi-Frequency Coding / Local Battery
autoflight system; usually located centrally just below MFD : Multi Function Display
cockpit glare shield) MFDA : Military Flight Data Assistant
MCS : Master Control Station MFL : Military Flight List
MCS : Monitoring and Control System MFLOPS : Million Floating Point Operations per Second
MCS : Multi-Aircraft Cockpit Simulator MFPU : Mobile Field Processing Unit
MCSG : Military Committee Staff Group MFS : Message from Shanwick
MCT : Maastricht Co-ordination Team MFUR : Most Frequently Used route
MCW : Modulated Continuous Wave MGC : Main Graphics Controller
MCT : Maximum Continuous Thrust MGT : Management
MCTR : Military CTR MGV : Miss Generation Volume
MCU : Main CWP-Unit MH : Magnetic Heading
MCU : Modular Concept Unit (Spitzer) MH : Malaysia Airlines (airline)
MCU : Minimum Configuration Unit MHDF : Medium and high frequency direction-finding
MCU : Modular Component Unit station (at the same location)
MD : Moldova (ISO Country Code) MHRS :Magnetic Heading Reference System
MD : McDonnell-Douglas MHS : Message Handling Service
MDA : McDonnell-Douglas Aerospace MHT : Multi Head Tracking
MDA/H : Minimum Descent Altitude/Height MHT : Multi Hypothesis Technique
MDAU : Maintenance Data Acquisition Unit MHVDF : Medium, high and very high frequency direction-
MDCN : Military Diplomatic Clearance Number; for military finding station (at the same location)
aircraft Mhz : Megahertz
MDD : Meteorological Data Distribution (function) MI : Shallow (meteo)
MDF : Main Distribution Frame MIB : Management Information Base
MDF : Medium Frequency direction-finding Station MIC : Microphone (VCS)
MDH : Minimum descent Height MICAM : Military Code Allocation Method
MDI : Manage Document Inputs MID : Mid-point (related to RVR)
MDI : Minimum Departure Interval MID : Middle-East Region (ICAO) / Moyen-Orient
MDL Multipurpose Data Link MIDAS : Man-machine Integration Design analysis System
MDP : Maastricht Development Plan MIDAS Multi-discipline Data Analysis System
MDP : MADAP Data Processor MIDS : Multi-Function Information Distribution System
MDS : Management Document Storage MIF : MTI Improvement Factor
MDS : Minimum Detectable Signal MIFG : Shallow fog
MDT : Mean Down Time MIG : Mikojan - Gurevich
ME : Multi Engine MIL : Military
MEA : Minimum En-route Altitude (ICAO) MILATCC : Military Air Traffic Control Centre
MEB : Main Earthing Bar MILE : Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System
MECA : Model for the Economical evaluation of the MIL-HDBK : Military Handbook
Capacities of the ATM system MILREP : Military Representation
MECO : Main Engine Cutoff MILSATCOM : Military Satellite Communications
MECU : Millons of ECU MILSPEC Military Specifications
MED : Medium MIL-STD : Military Standard
MEDLL : Multipath Delay Lock Loop MIN : Message Identification Number
MEF : Maximum Elevation Figures min : minutes
MEF : Minimum Essential Facilities MIN : Minimum
MEFISTO : Modelling, Evaluating and Formalising MINIT : Minutes in Trail. A specified interval between
Interactive Systems using Tasks and Interaction aircraft expressed in time
Objectives MINIPLN : Set of Flight plan related information provided
MEG : Magnetoencephalography by an FPPS to an ARTAS Unit, used for track labelling
MEHT : Minimum eye height over threshold (for visual MINLINEUP : Minimum time to line-up for take-off
approach slope indicator system) MIO : Military Sector Input Operator

MIP : Multinational Information Production MOSD : Mission, Objectives and Strategy Document
MIPS : Million Instructions per Second MOT : Ministry of Transport
MIR : Master Inspection Record MOT&E : Multinational Operational Testing and Evaluation
MIRACULIX : Multi Interface Radarformat Calculator and MOTNE : Meteorological Operational Telecommunications
User Line Information Exchange Network Europe
MIRL : Medium Intensity Runway Lights MOU, MoU : Memorandum of Understanding
MIS : Management Information Service/Systems User MOUSES, MOUSES TF : Mode S Operational Use of
MIS : Management Information System Enhanced Surveillance Task Force
MIS : Manual Input Station MOV : Move or Moving or Movement
MIT : Miles in Trail. A specified interval between aircraft MOW : Message Out Window
expressed in nautical miles. MOX (-B) : Maastricht Operational Telephone Exchange
MITRE : Massachusetts Institute for Technology, Research (version B)
and Engineering MP : Manpower Planning
MIW : Message In Window MP : Martinair (airline)
MK : Macedonia (ISO Country Code) MP : Mental Picture
MKR : Marker Radio Beacon Mp : Microprocessor
MLD : Military Liaison Division MPa : Maximum Tyre Pressure Allowable
MLDT : Mean Logistic Down Time MPA : Maritime Patrol aircraft
MLA : ManeuverLimited Altitude MPA : Military Planning Assistant
MLE : Landing Gear Extended Placard Mach Number MPA : Multi Pilot Aircraft
MLS : Microwave Landing System MPC : Message Processing Centre
MLW: Maximum Landing Weight MPC : Military Planning Controller
MM : Mental Model MPDR : Medium Powered Doppler Radar
MM : Middle Marker MPEG : Moving Pictures Expert Group
mm : Millimetre MPH : Statute Miles per Hour
MMEL : Master Minimum Equipment List MPL : Mini Flight Plan
MMI : Man-Machine Interface. See HMI MPO : Maastricht Project Office
MMIL : Martin-Marietta International Link MPO : Management Project Office
MMO : Main Meteorological Office MPR : Medium Powered Radar
MMO : Mach Max Operating MPR : Swedish National Board for Measurement and
MMOC : Martin-Marietta Overseas Corporation Testing
MMPI : Minnesota Multi-phasic Personality Inventory MPRT : Menu Preview Response Time
MMR : Multi-Mode Receiver MPS : Meters per Second
MN Magnetic North MPW : Maximum Possible Weight
MNC : Major NATO Commander MPS / MPSG : Manpower Planning Sub-Group
MNCC : Multinational Coordination Centre MPs : Manpower Planners
MNM : Minimum MPS : Minimum Performance Specification
MNPS : Minimum Navigation Performance Specification MP-SEC : Management Planning System Evaluation and
MNPSA : Minimum Navigation Performance Specification Control
Airspace MPT : Minimum Performance Transponder
MNS : Mobile Network Services MPX : Multiplex (Transmission)
MNT : Mach Number Technique MRA : Military Reserved Airspace
MNT : Monitor, Monitoring, or Monitored MRA : Minimum Reception Altitude
MNTN : Maintain MRC : Military Radar Controller
MNWG : Multi-national Working Group MRC : Monitoring and Remote Control
MOA : Memorandum of Agreement MRCA : Multirole Combat Aircraft
MOA : Militairy Operating Area MRDP : Multi Radar Data Processing
MOB : Mobile MRDPS : Multi Radar Data Processing System
MOC : Memorandum of Co-operation MRDV : Multi Radar Daten Verarbeitung / Multi-Radar
MOC : Minimum Obstacle/Obstrucion Clearance (required) Processing System
MOCA Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude MRG : Medium Range
MOCBITE : Maastricht Operational Computer Based MRI : Master Record Index (MAS - ODS)
Information, Training and Examination System MRK : Marker (RLB)
MOD : Ministry of Defence MRL : Minimum Risk Level
MOD : Moderate (used to indicate the intensity of weather MRM : Minimum Required Manoeuvre (OCD)
phenomena, interference or static reports e.g. MOD RA = MRP : ATIS/MET Reporting Point
moderate rain) MRRP : Minimum Risk Routing Point
MOD : Modified/Modification MRS : Monitoring and Ranging Stations
Mode S Type of secondary surveillance radar (SSR) MRSA : Mandatory Radar Service Area
equipment which provides Mode A and Mode C MRT : Mean Response Time
interrogations, discrete address (Mode S) interrogations MRT : Monitoring R/T, an ACM service message
from the ground or air, and a data link capability MRT : Multi Radar Tracking
MODIS Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectrometer MRTS : Multi Radar Tracker and Server (System)
MoF : Minister of Finance MRT-VU : Multi Radar Tracking using Variable Update
MOF : Mode of Flight MRU : Projekt Marknadsföring Rekrytering Urval och
MOGAS : Motor Gasoline Utbildning (SE) / Project for marketing, recruitment,
MON : Above Mountains selection and training for ATCO students, in Sweden
MON : Centre of Expertise Monitoring MRVA : Minimum Radar Vectoring Altitude
MONA : Monitoring Aids ms : millisecond
MONA User : Monitoring Aids User MS : Egypt Air (airline)
MOPS : Minimum Operational Performance Standards MS : Minus
(Specifications) / FAA MSA : Minimum Safe/Sector Altitude
MOR : Military Operational Requirements MSAS : MTSAT Satellite Based Augmentation System
MORS : Mandatory Occurrence Reporting Scheme MSAW : Minimum Safe Altitude Warning
MOS : Minimum Operating Standard MSB : CFMU – Management Support Bureau
MOS : Minimum Operating Strip MSB : Most Significant Bit

MSC : Maastricht Steering Committee MVFR : Marginal Visual Flight Rules

MSC : Meteorological Services Communication MW : Megawatt
MSC : Miscellaneous Simulation Facility MW : Microwave link
MS-DTS : Medium Speed-Data Transmission System mW : Milliwatt
MSF : Master Simulation Facility MWA : Message Warning Area
MSG : Manpower Sub-Group MWO : Meteorological Watch Office
MSG : Message MWP : Meteorological Working Position
MSGDLP : Mode S Ground Data Link Processor MWP Meteorological Weather Processor
MSGSUM : Message Summary MWT(A) : Mean Waiting Time, Administrative
MSGTXT : Message Text MWW : Upper Wind and Temperature Forecast (message)
MSK : Minimum Shift Keying MX : Mixed type of ice formation (white and clear)
MSL : Mean Sea Level MXCOP : MADAP Exit Co-ordination Point
MSP : Mode S Specific Protocol MXFL : MADAP Exit Flight Level
MSP : Multi-sector planning
MSRT : Mean Services Restoration Time -N-
MSS : Message Storage System
MSSA : Message Switching System N : Neper
MSSR : Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar N : North
MST : Multiple Sensor Tracking N : No distinct tendency (in RVR during previous 10
MSTU : Multiple Stagger Trigger Unit minutes)
-9
MSU : Management Storage Unit n : Symbol for nano- (10 )
MSU : Mode Select Unit N1 : Engine low pressure rotor speed
MSUP : Military SUPervisor N90 : New York Tracon
MT : Malta (ISO Country Code) N/A : Not Applicable
MT : Mountain N/C : Not Comparable
MTA : Military Training Area NA : National Administration
MTAC : Multiple Time Around Clutter NA : Not Available
MTAT : Multiple Time Around Targets NA : Not Authorized
MTBCF : Mean Time Between Critical Failures NABS : National Augmentation Broadcast System
MTBF : Mean Time Between Failures NAC : North Atlantic Council
MTBR : Mean Time Between Removals NACA National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
MTBUR : Mean Time Between Unscheduled Removal NACMA : NATO Agency for Air Command and Control
MTCA : Medium Term Conflict Alert / Assistance (ODID) System Management
MTCD : Medium Term Conflict Detection NADC : NATO Air Defence Committee
MTCDR : Medium-Term Conflict Detection and Resolution NADGE : NATO Air Defence Ground Environment
MTCEP : (Short) & Medium Term Capacity Enhancement NADIN : National Airspace Data Interchange Network
Plan NADIN II National Airspace Data Interchange Network II
MTD : Mean Down Time (the national digital message switching network for
MTD : Micro Tabular Display aeronautical data)
MTD : Moving Target Detection NAEW & C : NATO Airborne Early Warnings (and Control)
MTF : Modulation Transfer Function NAFTA : North American Free Trade Agreement (Canada,
MTI : Moving Target Indicator US, Mexico)
MTMA : Major TMA NAGU : Notice Advisory to GLONASS Users
MTN : Mega Transport Network NAI : Non Automated Initiation
MTOM : Maximum Take-Off Mass NAIA : New Athens International Airport
MTOW : Maximum Take-Off Weight NAIS : Norwegian Aeronautical Information System
MTP : Medium Term Plan NAK : Negative Acknowledgement (ICAO)
MTPA : Mobile Transponder Performance Analyser NALLA : National Long Lines Agency
MTR : Military Training Route NAM : North America Region (ICAO)
Mtraq : Multi track quality NAMC : National Airspace Management Cell
MTS : Manoeuvrable Target Simulator NAME : Nadge - ADMAR Message Exchange
MTS : Memory Time Switch (ACS) NAMILCOM : NATO Military Committee
MTSAT : Multi-Functional Transport Satellite NAMSA : NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency
MTTF : Mean Time To Failure NAMSO : NATO Maintenance and Supply Organisation
MTTR : Mean Time To Repair (CBN - CNG) NANU : Notice Advisory to NAVSTAR Users
MTTRlru : Mean Time to repair LRU NAP : National Associated Programmes
MTTRp : Mean Time to repair product NAR : North American Route System
MTTRsru : Mean Time to repair SRU NARDS : Norwegian Automatic Dependent Surveillance
MTU : Master Trigger Unit NARFA : National Radio Frequencies Agency
MTU : Metric Units NARG : Navigation Aids and Area Navigation Group
MTW : Mountain Waves (ICAO - EANPG)
MTWA : Maximum take-off Weight Authorized NARSIM : NLR ATC Research Simulator
MU : Management Unit (ACARS) NAS : National Airspace System
MU : Mu Meters NAS : Naval Air Station
MUAC : Military Upper Area Control (Centre) NAS National Aircraft Standard
MUD : Mud NAS : Network Administration System (DAKOS, FFM /
MUDPIE : Multiple User Data Processing Interactive RAPNET - MAS UAC)
Environment NASA : National Aeronautics and Space Administration
MUNI : Municipal (US)
MURATREC : Multi Radar Track Reconstruction (System) NASA RTLX : NASA Raw Task Load indeX
MUSAC : Multiple Switching and Confirming (VCS) NASA TLX : NASA Task Load indeX
MUT : Mean Up Time NASC : National AIS System Centre
MUX : Multiplex NASPAC : National Airspace Performance Analysis
MVDF : Medium and very high frequency direction-finding Capability
station (at the same location) NAS-Plan : National Airspace Plan
MVE : Move NAT : North Atlantic Tracks

NAT ADS : North Atlantic Automatic Dependent NE : North-East

Surveillance NEAN : North European ADS-B Network
NAT ATMG : North Atlantic Air Traffic Management NEAP : North European Application Project
NATCA National Air Traffic Controllers Association NEB : Northeast Bound
NAT CADAG : North Atlantic Communications Automation NECP : Entry Coordination Point
and Data Link Applications Group NEG : No or Negative or permission not granted or that is
NAT CMA : North Atlantic Region Central Monitoring not correct
Agency NEGATIVE RA : RA applying maximum vertical rate (eg
NAT IMG : North Atlantic Implementation Management don't descend > 500 ft/min)
Group NEI : Noise Exposure Index
NAT MWG : North Atlantic Mathematicians Working Group NERC System : New En-Route Centre System (UK)
NAT OPS MNG : North Atlantic Operations Managers NERC : New En-Route Control Centre (UK)
Meeting NERS : North Atlantic European Routeing Scheme
NAT RSSIG : North Atlantic Reduced Separation Standard NES : Navigation Ground Earth Stations
Implementation Group NESDIS National Environmental Satellite, Data, and
NAT SPG : North Atlantic Systems Planning Group (ICAO) Information Service
NAT VSIG : North Atlantic Vertical Separation and NET : Network Entity Title
Implementation Group NETCAP : Network Capacity (simulator)
NAT NAM : North Atlantic / North America (ICAO Regions) NET-TF : Circuit Provisioning and Network Management
NATCON : North Atlantic Concept Task Force
NATINAD(S) : NATO Europe Integrated Air Defence NEWCTOT : New Calculated Take-Off Time
(System) NEWEOBD : New Estimated Off-Block Date
NATMC : NATO Air Traffic Management Committee NEWEOBT : New Estimated Off-Block Time
(former CEAC) NEWETOT : New Estimanted Take-Off Time
NATN : (Swedish) National Aeronautical NEWPTOT : New Provisional Take-Off Time
telecommunications Network NEWRTE : New Roure
NATO : North Atlantic Treaty Organisation NEXRAD : Next Generation Weather Radar
NATS : National Air Traffic Services (UK) NF : Noise Figure
NATSPG : North Atlantic Systems Planning Group (ICAO) NFDC : Natianal Flight Data Center (USA)
NAT-TFG : North Atlantic Air Traffic Forecasting Group NFL : Entry Flight Level (Re-Entrant Flight)
NAV : Navigation NFPPDS : National Flight Plan Processing System
NAV-1 : Radar Data System (Portugal) N-FRG : Northern Federal Republic of Germany
NAVAID : Navigation(al) Aid NFS : Network Filing System
NAVDB : Navigation Data Base NGATM New Generation Air Traffic Manager
NAVSAT : Navigation Satellite NGT : Night
NAVSEP : Navigation and Separation Specialist Panel NHIP : Nordic Harmonisation and Integration Programme
NAVSTAR : Navigation Satellite Timing and Ranging NIK : Nicky VOR
System NIL : None or I have nothing to send to you
NB : Northbound NIM : Navigational Integrity Monitoring (ICAO)
NBAA National Business Aircraft Association NIMA : National Imagery and Mapping Agency (of the US
NBFR : Not Before Department of Defence (DOD)
NBO : (in a NOTAM) N: Indicates for immediate attention NIT : Nordic Implementation Team
of aircraft operators, B: for inclusion in PIB's and O: NJRASA : Northern Joint Radar Advisory Service (UK)
Operationally significant for IFR flights. NL : the Netherlands (ISO Country Code)
NC : No Change NL : Network Layer
NC : Non-Critical NLA : New Large Aircraft
NC : Normally Connected NLC : Netherlands Aviation College(NL) / Nederlands
NCAA : NATO Civil Aviation Authority Luchtvaart College
NCAA : Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority NLES : Navigation Land Earth Station
NCAB : National Civil Aviation Board NLM : Nederlandse Luchtvaart Maatschappij (airline)
NCAIC : National Civil Aviation Information Centre NLM Network Loadable Module
NCCA : No Clearance to Civil Aircraft NLR : Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaart Laboratorium
NCD : No Computed Data (NL) / National Aerospace Laboratory
NCD : Nil Cloud Detected (Metar Auto - The NCD group NLT : Not Later Than
reports that there has been Nil Cloud Detected by the NM : Negotiation Manager (PATs)
cloud sensor ) NM : North Marker
NCIPD : National CIP Documents nm, NM : Nautical Mile (1.852 m)
NCMS : Network Channel Management Station NMAC : Near Mid-Air Collision
NCN : Non Compliance Notification NMC National Meteorological Center
NCOP : Entry Coordination Point NMC : Network Management Centre (Cell) (RAPNET /
NCS : Navigational Computer System MAS UAC / DAKOS)
NCS : Network Communication System NME/ad hoc : Ad Hoc Working Group of National
NCS : Network Control System / Station (CBN - CNG) Management Experts
NCW : Non Conformance Warning NMIL : Nieuw Milligen
ND : Navigation Display NML : Normal
ND : Network Digit (CCITT X.121 Structure) NMR : Nautical Miles Radius
NDA : National Distribution Agency NMR : National Military Representative
NDA : Next Data Authority (ICAO) NMS : Navigation Management System
NDB : Nav Data Base NMS : Network Management System / Switch
NDB : Non-Directional Beacon NMU : Navigation Management Unit
NDE : Node Processor NNE : North-North-Eeast
NDS : Non-Deviation Status NNW : North-North-West
NDS : Nuclear Detection System NO : Norway (ISO Country Code)
NDV : No Directional Variation (Metar Auto - only one NOAA : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
visibility meter per site, there is No Directional Variation NOAA : New Optimised Approach for ATSM Workshop
reporting capabilty ) NOC : Network Operation Centre

NODE : NATS' Operational Display Equipment NWB : Northwest Bound

NOF : NOTAM Office NWS : National Weather Service
NOG OA&M : NOG Operations, Administration & NXRPT : Next Reporting Point
Maintenance Subgroup (CNG - CBN) NXT : Next
NOG : Northern Telecom Network Operator's Group (CNG Nl Engine Revolutions per Minute (percent)
- CBN)
NOG-FSG : NOG Features Subgroup (CNG - CBN) -O-
NOMAS : NOTAM Management System (NL)
NONSTD : Nonstandard O/R : On Request
NOPT : No Procedure Turn Required O/T : Other Times
NORAC : No Radio Contact O : Oceanic
NORDO : No Radio (Aircraft without radio) OA : Olympic Airways (airline)
NOS : National Ocean Service OAC : Oceanic Area Control Centre
NOS : Network Operating System OACA : Office of Airports and Civil Aviation / Office des
NOSIG : No Significant Change (Used in trend-type Aéroports et de l'Aviation Civile
landing forecasts) OACC : Oceanic Area Control Centre
NOTAM : Notice to Airmen ( A notice containing OAG : Official Airlines Guide
information concerning the establishment, condition or OAS : Obstacle Assessment Surface
change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or OAS : Oceanic Automation System (ICAO - ADS)
hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to OASIS : Oceanic Area System Improvement Study
personnel concerned with flight operations) OASIS : Open Architecture for Simulation Systems
NOTAMN : New Notam OASIS : Open ATC System Integration Strategy (OCD)
NOTAMR : Notam Replacing another Notam OASIS : Operational Application of Special Intelligence
NOTAMC : Notam Cancelling another Notam Systems
NP : Network Protocol OASYS : Obstacle Avoidance System
NPA : Non Precision Approach OAT : Operational Air Traffic
NPDU : Network Protocol Data Unit (RMCDE) OAT : Outside AirTemperature
NPL : Night Plan OATS Orbit and Attitude Tracking
NPO KIP : [Russian]. Scientific Production Organisation ; OBA : Off-Bore Sight Angle
Scientific Production Institute of Space Device Building Obj. : Objective in CIP
NPO PM : [Russian]. NPO Prikladnoi Mekhaniki OBR : Obnova Radiolomunikaci (YU) / Renewal of Air-
(RU)Scientific Production Institute for Applied Mechanics Ground Communications
NPO : Scientific Production Organisation [Russian] OBS : Organisational Breakdown Structure
NPRM : Notice of Proposed Rule Making (FAA) OBS : Observe or Observation Status
NPV : Net Present Value OBSC : Obscured, Obscure, or Obscuring
NPV : Non-Precision Approach procedure with Vertical OBST : Obstacle, Obstruction
Guidance OBSTL : Obstrucion Lights
NR : Noise Rating OBT : Off Block Time
Nr. : Number OBTEX Offboard Targeting Experiments
NRF : NATS Research Facility OC : Object Correlator
NRH : No Reply Heard OCA : Oceanic Control Area
NRL : (US) Naval Research Laboratory OCA : Obstacle Clearance Altitude
NRP : North Reference Pulse OCAP : Out of Control Action Plan
NRP : National Route Plan/Program OCC : Operations Control Center
NRZ : Non Return to Zero (RMCDE) OCC : Occulting (light)
NRZI : Non Return to Zero Inverted (RMCDE) OCD : Operational Concept Document for the EATCHIP
ns : Nanosecond Phase III System Generation
NS : Navigation Separation OCH : Obstacle Clearance Height
NS : Next Sector OCL : Obstacle Clearance Limit
NS : Nimbostratus OCL : Oceanic CLearance delivery
NSAP : Network Service Access Point OCNL : Occasional or Occasionally
NSC : New Scottish Center OCM : Oceanic Clearance Message
NSC : No signifant clouds (meteo) OCP : Obstacle Clearance Panel
NSC : Notice to Airmen Selection Criteria OCP : Operational Computer Programme
NSD : Navigational Status Display OCR TF : Operational and Certification Requirements
NSDU : Network Service Data Unit Task Force
NSE : Navigation System Error OCR : Operational and Certification Requirements
NSM : Network System (Sensor) Manager OCR : Optical Character Recognition
NSSG : Navigation and Separation Sub-Group OCS : Obstacle Clearance Surface
NSSR : Next/New Secondary Surveillance Radar Code OCS : Operational Control Segment
NSTB : National Satellite Test Bed OCT : Onward Clearance Time
NSVN : NATO Secure Voice Network OCT : Operational Control Terminal (VCS)
NSW : No significant weather (meteo) OCTF : Operation Concept Task Force
NSWC : Naval Surface Warfare Centre OCU : Operational Conversion Unit
NT : Northern Telecom (RMCDE) OCV : Operational Coverage Volume
NTAP : Notice to Airman Publication OCX : New Object similar to VBX
NTE : Not to exceed OD : Organisation and Development (Unit attached to the
NTM F/T SIM : Nattenheim Fast Time Simulation Director General)
NTN : Network Terminal Number (CCITT X.121 Structure) ODA : Open Document Architecture
NTRY : Entry ODAPS : Oceanic Display And Planning System
NTSB : National Transportation Safety Board (US) ODAPS Operational OGE Data Acquisition and Patch
NUA : Network User Address Subsystem
NUDET : Nuclear Detection ODAX : Name of military exercises
NVFR : VFR by night ODC : Office of Defence Cooperation
NW : North-West ODETE : On-line Data Exchange Terminal
NW : Northwest Airlines (airline) ODF : Oceanic Development Facility (ICAO)

ODIAC, ODIAC-TF : Operational Development of Initial OPM : Operational Position Management

Air/Ground Data Communications Task Force OPMET : Operational Meteorological Information
ODID : Operational Display and Input Development OPN : Open or Opening or Opened
ODIF : Open Document Interchange Format OPN : Operational Planning Notes (MADAP-KARLDAP)
ODIN : (Swedish) Briefing System (AIS) OPR : Operator or Operate or Operative
ODP : ATM Operational Requirements & Data Processing OPR : ATM Operational Requirements (EATCHIP Domain)
ODS : Operational Display System (ESCO) ; ATM Working Rules and Operational Requirements
ODS : Operator input and Display System OPS : Operational Services, Centre of Expertise EEC
ODT : Operational Requirements and Data Processing OPS : Operations
Team OPS : CFMU/FMD – Operations Section
ODU : Output Distribution Unit OPSEC : Operational Security
OECD : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and OPSP : Operations Panel
Development (= OCDE) OPSroom : Operations Room
OEM : Original Equipment Manufacturer OPT : Operational Testing
OFAC : Office Fédéral de l'Aviation Civile (CH) / Federal OPT Optimum
Office for Civil Aviation (=FOCA) O-QAR Optical Quick Access Recorder
OFFPDR : Off Predetermined Route OQPSK : Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
OFIR : Oceanic FIR OR : Operational Requirement
OFIS : Operational Flight Information System ORA : Operational Research and Analysis Group
OFL : Off-Line ORCAM : Originating Region Code Assignment Method
OFS : Ordered Field Sequencing ORD : Indication of an Order
OFST Lateral Offset Active Light ORGMSG : Original Message
OGC : Open Geospatial Consortium ORGN :Original
OGE Operational Ground Equipment ORGRTE : Original Route
OGM : Objectives > Goals > Mission ORIG : Original
OH : Operational Handbook ORD : Operational Requirements Document
OHD : Overhead ORM : Operational Reply Message
OHP : Over Head Projector ORMAQ : Operation Room Management Attitudes
OHTF : Operational Harmonisation Task Force Questionnaire
OIDS : Operational Information Display System ORQ : D-OTIS Request Message
OIS : Obstacle Identification Surface ORs : Operational Requirements
OIS : OGE Input Simulator ORSG : Operational Requirements Sub-Group
OJT : On-the-Job Training ORT : Owner Requirements Table
OJTI : On-the-Job-Training Instructor ORTF : Operational Requirements Task Force
OK : Czech Airlines (airline) OS : Australian Airlines (airline)
OL : Operating Location OSC : Operations Steering Committee
OLDI : On-Line Data Interchange OSCAR : Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio
OLDI : On-Line Data Interchange (automation in ATC) OSD : Operational Scenarios Document
OLDINA : OLNO, Diekirch, Nattenheim (Nattenheim area) OSF : Open System (Software) Foundation
OLDISP : OLDI Specialist Panel OSF : Open System Foundation
OLEVAT : On Line Exercise of Validation of Aircraft OSG : Operational Services Group (MAS)
Trajectories OSI Open Sytem Interconnection (ISO defined
OLR : Off Load Route communications architecture used in data link to permit
OLS : Off Line System heterogeneous data communication systems to be
OM : Operations Manual interconnected in order to allow the reliable exchange of
OM : Outer Marker messages without regard to the implementation of the
OMC : Operational Monitoring Complex ; Operational networks and physical media through which the messages
Monitoring Cell (ACAS, AIG Sub-group) pass)
OMD : Operational Management Domain OSIE : OSI Environment
OMG : Operational Monitoring Group (ACAS) OSM : CFMU/ENGD - Operational Systems Management
OMI : Organisation Maritime Internationale / International Section
Maritime Organisation (=IMO) OSR : CFMU/URB - Operational Systems Requirements
OMS : On-board Maintenance System Team
ONC : Operational Navigation Charts OST : Operational Support Traffic
ONL : On-Line OSV : Ocean Station Vessel
ONP : Open Network Provision (Telecommunications) OTD : D-OTIS Delivery Message
OO : Skywest Airlines (airline) OTD : Operational Target Date
OA : Object Oriented Analysis OTD : Other Training Device
OOD : Object Oriented Design OTF (VHF-OTF) : Operational VHF Task Force
OOOI : Out (Departure Block Time)-Off (Take-off)-On OTF : Operational Task Force
(Landing)-In (Arrival Block time) OTF : Operational, Technical and Financial Working Group
OOP : Object Oriented Programming OTF/BFWG : Combined Operational, Technical/Budgetary
OOP : Operational Outline Programme & Financial Working Group
OOR : Outline Operational Requirement OTFP Operational Traffic Flow Planning
OP : Operational (issues) O-TGS : ODS - Target Generation System
OP : Organisational Productivity OTH (R) : Over The Horizon (Radar)
OPA : Opaque, white type if ice formation OTLK : Outlook (used in SIGMET for volcanic ash and
OPADD : Operating Procedures for AIS Dynamic Data tropical cyclones)
OPAL : Optimisation Platform for Airports, including OTP : On Top
Landside OTP : Overall Test Plan
OPC : The control indicated is operational control OTR : Operational Turn Around
OPD : Operational Procedures Document (EAD) OTS : Oceanic Track System
OPB : Outer Performance Boundary (Tunnel Concept) OTS : Off-The-Shelf
OPIF : Operator Interface OTS : Organized Track System
OPLAN : Operational Plan OTS : Out of Servide
OPM : Office of Personnel Management OTSG : Operational Training and Selection Group

OTT : D_OTIS Termination Message PATs : PHARE Advanced Tools

OTV : Orbital Transfer Vehicle PATWAS : Pilot Automatic Telephone Weather Answering
OU : Croatia Airlines (airline) Service
OUR : CFMU Operational User Requirements (FORM) PAU : Primary Authorised User
OUTB : Outbound PAX : Passengers
OUMSESTF : Operational Use of Mode S Enhanced PAWES Performance Assessment and Workload
Surveillance Task Force Evaluation
OUNS : Operational Navigation System PB : Project Board
OURASIE : Ourasie Toolkit : software X-windows toolkit PBD Place Bearing/Distance (way point)
built above Xt Intrinsics layer (CENA in-house product) PBE : Peripheral Bus Extender (CBN - CNG)
OV : Estonian Air (airline) PBL : Problem-Based Learning
OV : Overseas National Airways PBRA : Plot Based Resolution Analysis
OVC : Overcast (meteo) PC : Personal Computer
OVR : Over PC : Planning Controller ; Provisional Council (Eurocontrol)
Own : TCAS II equipped aircraft - source of TCAS event PCA : Physical Configuration Audit
PCB : Printed Circuit Board
-P- PCC : Peripheral Computer Complex
PCC : Planning Co-ordination Controller
P… : Prohibited Area PCC : Polygone Co-ordination Centre
P : Prefix (CCITT X.121 Structure) PCC : Project Co-ordinating Committee (PETAL)
P : Procedure-Required Tuned NAVAID PCCB : Program Change Control Board (FPPS/DECADE)
P&H : Press and Hold (mouse) PCD : Personal and Career Development
P,R,D Area : Prohibited, Restricted, or Danger Area PCD : Planning Controller Display
P.ACCs : Pairs of ACCs PCD : Probability of Code Detection
p.t.t : Push-to-Talk PCD : Proceed or Proceeding
PA : Participating Area PCFL : Preferred Cruise Flight Level
PA : Single Pilot Aircraft P-channel : Packet Mode Channel
PA : Precision Approach PCI : Permanent Commission for Investigation (on ATS
PA : Pressure Altitude incidents) ; Permanent Committee of Inquiry
PA : Provisional Acceptance PCI : Protocol Control Information
PAA : Plot Accuracy Analysis PCIP : Pilot Conversion and Implementation Plan
PABX : Private Automatic Branch eXchange PCL : Pending and Coast List
PAC : Pacific Region (ICAO) PCL : Pilot Controlled Lighting
PAC : Preliminary Activation message PCL : Procedure Changeover Lines (IFF)
PAD : Packet Assembler Disassembler PCM : Planning Co-ordination Message
PAEW : Personnel and Equipment Working PCM : Pulse Code Modulation
PAK : Pilot Acknowledgement (service) PCMP : Project Configuration Management Plan (MAS -
PALLAS : Phased Automation of the Hellenic ATC System ODS)
(new Greek ATC System) PCMT : Plan Commun à Moyen Terme / Common
PALS : Precision Approach Lighting System (specify Medium-Term Plan (=CMTP)
category) PCN : Pavement Classification Number
PAM : Pilot Acknowledgement Message P-Code : Precise/Protected Code
PAM : Program for Analysis of MADAP PCP : Project Control Plan
PAMCS : Panel on Air Space Management and Control PCPU : PCM Central Processing Unit (VCS)
Systems PCR : Periodic Contract Request (ICAO)
PAMPLAY : PAM rePLAY system PCR : Post Conference Report
PAMS: Published AIP Management Systerm PCR : Problem Change Request
PANS : Procedures for Air Navigation Services PCS : Process Control System
PANS-OPS : Procedures for Air Navigation Services - PCT : Planning Control Theory
Aircraft Operations PCV : Probability of Code Validation
PANS-RAC : Procedures for Air Navigation Services - PCX : A window compatible BIT format
Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Services PD : PHARE Demonstration
PAPI : Precision Approach Path Indicator PD : Plan Display
PAQ : Position Analysis Questionnaire PD : Pointing Device
PAR : Planning, Analysis and Reporting PD Profile Descent
PAR : Precision Approach Radar Pd, Pdet : Probability of detection
PARADISE : Prototype of an Adaptable and PD/1 : PHARE Demonstration 1
Reconfigurable ATM Demonstration and Integration PD/1+ : PHARE Demonstration 1+
Simulator Environment PD/1++ : PHARE Demonstration 1++
PARI method : Precursor, Action, Result, Interpretation PD/2 : PHARE Demonstration 2
Method PD/2+ : PHARE Demonstration 2+
PARI : Precursor, Action, Result, Interpretation PD/3 : PHARE Demonstration 3
PARL : Parallel PDA : Planning Co-ordination Message Display Area
PARZOC : Parabolic Approximation of Aircraft PDA : Plot Detection Analysis
Performance for use in a ZOC PDB Performance Data Base
PAT : Pattern PDC : Peripheral Device Controller
PAT : Provisional Acceptance Testing (CNG - CBN) PDC : Pre-Departure Clearance (message)
PATA : Polish Air Traffic Agency PD-Channel : Packet Data Channel
PATCG : PHARE Advanced Tools Co-ordination Group PDES : Pulse Doppler Elevator Scan
PATCHWORK : Polish ATC Harmonisation Work PDF : Percentage of Delayed Flights (Delay Parameter
programme (EAS) Abbreviations)
PATCO : Professional Air Traffic Controllers Association PDG : Procedure Design Gradient
PATN : PHARE experimental Aeronautical PDME : Precision Distance Measuring Equipment
Telecommunication Network PDN : Public Data Network
PATROCLOS : Peripheral Airports Terminal Radars, ODS PDOP : Position Dilution of Precision
and Centrally Linked Operations System PDP : Polar Diagram Plotter

PDR : Pre-Determined Route PIREPS Pilot Reports

PDR : Preliminary Design Review PIRG : Planning and Implementation Regional Groups
PDRP : Problem Detection and Resolution (ICAO, al)
PDS : Programme Development System PIU : Parent IFPS Unit
PDTWG : Plot Data Transmission Working Group PJE : Parachute Jumping Exercise
PDU : Power Distribution Unit PK : PIA Pakistan International (airline)
PDU : Protocol Data Unit (RMCDE) PL : Ice Pellets (meteo)
PE 90 : Parameters of Earth, 1990. Russian Geodetic PL : Poland (ISO Country Code)
System PL : Pseudolite
PE : Processor Element (CBN - CNG) PLA : Practise Low Approach
PE : Protected Earth PLANO : Procedures Linked to Abating Noisy Operations
PE : Ice Pellets (ANCAT TF)
PEA : Parameter and Environment Assembler PLATON : new RDPS
PEC : Pressure Error Correction PLB : Personal Locator Beacon
PED : Primary Engine Display PLC : Planning Controller (also known as Coordinator)
PEL : Planned Entry Level (to a sector or volume of PLL : Phase Locked Loop
airspace) (ODID) PLMN : Public Land Mobile Network
PELA : Proficiency test in English Language for ATCOs PLN : Flight Plan
PEM : Phone Emergency Module PLN : Flight Plan Conformance (new name is FLIPCY)
PENS : Pan-European Fixed Network Service PLP : Packet Layer Protocol
PEP : Performance Engineering Programme (long-term PLVL : Present Level
scientific studies PLW : Plow, Plowed
PER : Packet Encoding Rules PMAT : Portable Maintenance Acces Terminal
PER : Performance PMB : Programme Management Board
PERM : Permanent PMB : Project Management Bureau
PERF : Performance PMB : Project Management Bureau
PERT : Programme Evaluation and Review Technique PMC : Project Management Cell
PES : Proposed Eurocontrol Standard Document PMCG : Preliminary Maastricht Co-ordination Group
PETAL : Preliminary Eurocontrol Tests of Air/Ground data PMCS : Performance Management Computer System
Link PMCT : People Management Core Team
PEX : PHIGS Extended X-Windows System PMD : Pre-warning Message for Departure
PF : Pilot Flying PME : Pre-warning Message Entry
PFA, Pfa : Probability of False Alarm PM/FL : Process Monitoring / Fault Location
pFAST : passive Final Approach Spacing Tool PMO : Pre-warning Message OAT
PFC : Passenger Facility Charges PMO : Prorgram Management Organization
PMP : Project Management Plan
PFD : Planned Flight Data (CFMU - CASA) PMR Steering Committee : Planning Monitoring and
PFD : Primary Flight Display Reporting Steering Committee
PFD : Probability of Failure Detection PMS : Performance Management / Monitoring System
PFE : Path Following Error PMT : Plan à Moyen Terme (MTP)
PFI : Private Finance Initiative PMW : Project Management Workbench
PFL : Planned Flight Level PMX : Planning Message Exit
PFLext : Probability of Failure/Fault Localisation, external PN : Prior Notice Required
PFLint : Probability of Fault Localisation, internal PND : Primary Navigation Display
PFM : Pre-Flight Messages (EW) PNF : Pilot Not Flying
PFN : Pulse-Forming-Network PNR : Point of No Return
PFR : Probability of Failure Repair PNR : Prior Notice Required
PGMP : Pilot Group on ATCO Manpower Planning PO : Dust devils (meteo)
PGS : CFMU/MSB - Personnel General Services Team PO : Polar Air Cargo (airline)
PHA : Preliminary Hazard Analysis PoACCS : Portuguese Air Command and Control System
PHARE : Poland, Hungary Aid for Restructuring of the PoAF : Portuguese Air Force
Economy (European Commission) POB : Persons On Board
PHARE : Programme for Harmonised Air Traffic POC : Point of Contact
Management and Research in Eurocontrol ; Programmed POD : Port of Debarkation
for Harmonised Research in Europe POE : Port of Embarkation
PHAROS : Plan Handling and Radar Operating System POEMS : Pre-Operational European Mode S Station
(NL - Military) POEMS : Pre-Operational (development) European Mode
PHIBUF Performance Buffet Limit S Enhanced Surveillance
PHIGS : Programmer's Hierarchical Interactive Graphics POG : Point of Gaze
System POR : INMARSAT Pacific Ocean Region
PHINOM : Nominal Bank Angle POR : Pacific Ocean Region
PI : Performance Indicator PoR : Point of Risk
PI : Peripheral Interface (CBN - CNG) POS : Position
PI : Procedure Turn to Intercept (ARINC 424 Path Positive RA : RA applying minimum vertical rate (eg
Terminator) climb)
PIAC : Peak Instantaneous Aircraft Count POS INIT Position Initialization
PIB : Policy Information Base POSIX : Portable Operating System Interface for
PIB : Pre-flight Information Bulletin (plain language) Computer Environments
PIC : Pilot in Command POS REF Position Reference
PICASSO : Control, Analysis and Monitoring of the POSS : Possible
Spanish Air Navigation System. Statistical application PPC : Physical Protected Circuit
PID : Pilot Information Downlink (service) PPC : Policy Planning Committee
PIM : Programme Implementation Management PPC : CFMU/ENGD - Projects, Procurement &
PIP : Plug In Panel Communication Section
PIP : Product Improvement Package/Programm PPD : Aircrew Preferences Downlink (Service)
PIREP : Pilot Report (ICAO) PPD : Pilot References Downlink

PPD : Plans and Policy Division PRSG : Performance Review Sub-Group

PPI : Plan Position Indicator PRT : Preferences Tool
ppi : Points Per Inch or points per inch PRT : Processing Response Time
PPL : Private Pilot License PRU : Performance Review Unit (New Convention)
PPM : Pages per Minute Ps : Pressure, static - air data mearsurement
PPM : Pulse Position Modulation PS : Pacific Southwest Airways
PPO : Prior Permission Only PS : Plus
PPOS Present Position PS : Position Symbol
PPR : Prior Permission Required PS : Power Supply (ACS)
PPS : Precision Positioning Service/System PS : Problem Solver (PATs)
PPS, pps : Pulses Per Second PSA : Passive Slot Allocation
PPSN : Present Position PSA : Primary Subject Area
PPSN : Public Packet Switching Network PSA : Provisional Site Acceptance
PQM : Project Quality Manager PSAP : Presentation Service Access Point
PQP : Project Quality Plan PSAL : Provisional Slot Allocation List
PR : Banks (meteo) PSB : Parallel System Bus
PR : Position Reporting PSC : Performance, Standard, Conditions
PR : Primary Radar PSC : Project Steering Committee
PR : Pseudorange PSDN : Packet Switched Data Network
PR, PRI : Primary (radar or unit) PSDN : Public Switched Data Network
PR/PSR : Primary (Surveillance) Radar PSE : Primary Surveillance Equipment
PRA : Plot Resolution Analysis PSG : Passing
PRA : Primary Rate Access PSG : Programme Steering Group
PRAISE : Preparation for Research and Development in Psi : Pounds/square inch
Support of EATMS programme PSMC-Channel : Packet System Management and
PRAISE : Preparation of Functional Concepts from Control Channel
EATMS Operational Requirements PSMSL : Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level
PRC : EEC business area - support to performance review PSN : Position
PRC : Performance Review Commission (New PSN : Public Switch Network (DFS = sub-network
Convention) RAPNET, CBN = system of the national ATS)
PRE : Preview PSP : Pierced Steel Planks
PRE : Previous Centre PSP : Primary Spare Part
PREDICT : CFMU – Pre-Tactical System PSPDN : Packet Switched Public Data Network
preC : PreCouncil (= to replace CE) PSR : Packed Snow on Runway(s)
PRF : Pulse Repetition Frequency – pertaining to radar PSR : Primary Secondary Radar
PRFG : Aerodrome Partially covered by Fog PSR : Primary Surveillance Radar
Pre-OJT : Pre-On-the-Job Training PSSA : Preliminary System Safety Assessment
PREV : Previous PSSR : Present Secondary Surveillance Radar -code-
PREVI : Data Processing system to support the forecast PST : Project Supervision Team
and regulation of the air traffic (F) PSTN : Packed Switched Telecommunication Network
PRF : Percentage of Regulated Flights(Delay Parameter PSTN : Public Switched Telephone Network
Abbreviations) Pt : Total Pressure
PRF : Pulse Repetition Frequency (or recurrence) PT : Point
PRI : Primary PT : Portugal (ISO Country Code)
PRI : Pulse Repetition Interval PTCHY : Patchy
PRIF : PROC Interface Tool PTE : POEMS Test Environment
PRKG : Parking PTH : Path
PRL : Pilot Request, Level (service) PTN : Procedure Turn
PRM : Precision Runway Monitor PTO : Preferred Time Over
PRN Code : Pseudo Random Noise Code PTOT : Provisional Take Off Time
PRN : Pseudo Random Noise P- t - P / pt to pt : Point-to-Point
P-RNAV : Precision Area Navigation PTP : Part-Task Practice
P-RNAV : Precision RNAV PTRMC : Prototype Team Resource Management
ProATN : Prototype Aeronautical Telecommunications Courseware
Network PTS : PoinTS (route points)
PROB : Probability PTS : Polar Track Structure
PROC : Procedure PTS : Pre-Training Screen
PROC : Procurement (tool) PTSD : Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PRODAT : PROSAT Data Link Experiment PTT : Part-Task Trainer
PROF : Profile PTT : Push to Talk
PROFI : Multinational Project Financing PTW : Project Team Work
PROG : Progress Page on MCDU PU : Processing Unit
PROM : Programmable Read Only Memory PUB : Publications and Charts (AIS-TF)
PROP : Propellor PUMA : Performance Usability-Modelling of ATM
PRORES : Problem Resolution PV : Performance Verification
PROSAT : Program Satellite (European Space Agency) PV : Present Value
PROSIT : Problem Situation PVASI : Pulsating Visual Approach Slope Indicator
PROV : Provisional PVC : Permanent Virtual Circuit
PROVE : European ATC Pre-operational Validation and PVD : Plan View Display
Experimental Trials Platform PVT : Private
PRP : Pulse repetition Period PVT : GNSS Position Velocity Time
PRQ : Pilot Request (service) PWB : Printed Wire Board
PRR : Performance Review Report PWG : Pensions Working Group
PRR : Pilot Request, Route (service) PWP : Physical Working Position
PRS : Performance Review System PWP : Published Way Point
PRS : Picture Repetition Store PWR : Power

PZ 90 : Parameters of Earth 1990 RAAS : Regional Area Augmentation System

PZ : Portotroz (SI) RAC : Resolution Advisory Complement
RAC : RUHR Assistant Controller
-Q- RAC : Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Services-Control
(ICAO)
Q : Question RACE : Runway Capacity Enhancement
Q : Quadrature Component (MTI) RAD : Radar
Q : Atmospheric Pressure RAD : Radial
Q&A : Question and Answer RAD : Radio
Q.23 : Signalling system for PABX RAD : Route Availability Document
Q.SIG : ATS-Q.SIG - standard for ATC. G/G voice RADAC : Radar Verification Equipment in Norway
communications RADAR : Radio Detecting and Ranging
QA : Quality Assurance (Section) CFMU/ENGD RADEP : Radar Departure
QAR Quick Access Recorder RADIN : Radar Data Interchange Network
QAR : Quality Assurance Representative (DECADE) RADIN : Radar Data Interface
QBI : Compulsory IFR Flight RADNET : Radar Network (for interchange of radar data)
QC : Quality Control (DECADE) RADVIEW : Radar Verification Equipment in Norway
QCM : Quality Control Manager RAE : Royal Aerocraft Establishment (Farnborough)
QDM : Magnetic Heading (zero wind) (ICAO) RAF : Reference ATN Facility (US/Eurocontrol common
QDR : Magnetic Bearing (ICAO) project for development of the CAERAF)
QF : Quality Factor RAF : Royal Air Force
QFE : Atmospheric Pressure at Aerodrome Elevation (or at RAFC : Regional Area Forecast Centre
runway threshold) RAG : Ragged
QFU : Magnetic orientation or runway in use RAG : Range-Azimuth Gate Generator
QHN : Altimeter Sub-scale setting (RLD paper) RAG : Runway Arresting Gear
QNE : Altimeter subscale set to 1013,2 hectopascals RAI : Italian Aeronautical Certification Authority
QNF : Altimeter sub-scale setting to obtain elevation when RAI : Runway Alignment Indicator
on ground RAIL : Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
QNH : Atmospheric Pressure at Nautical Height ; Q-code RAIM : Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (GPS)
designation for atmospheric pressure at mean sea level RALT : name of enroute alternate aerodromes
QOS : Quality of Service RAM : Random Access Memory
QP : Quality Plan (MAS/DFS - ODS) RAM : Reliability, Availability and Maintainability
QPSK : Quadrature Phase Shift Keying RAM : Responsability Assignments Matrix
QRA : Who Are You RAMBO : Reliable, Available, Maintainable, Benefits,
QRH : The barometric pressure as reported by a particular Objectives
station RAMOS : Remote Automatic Meteorological Observing
QRPS : Route Points Store (Static Data Bank) System
QSIG : Signalling to a Q Reference Network RAMS : Reorganised ATC Mathematical Simulator
QTE : True bearing (ICAO) RAN : Regional Air Navigation (meeting)
QTG : Qualification Test Guid RANSU : Regional Air Navigation Service Unit (DFS)
QTY : Quantity RAP : Recognised Air Picture
QuestionAIR : Computer-based ATM questions bank RAP : Resource Allocation Process
QUAD : Quadrant RAPCON : Radar Approach Control Facility
QUIS : Questionnaire for User Interface Satisfaction RAPID : Recognised Picture Identification Distribution
RAPNET : (European) Regional Aeronautical Packet
-R- Switched Network (CBN + DAKOS)
RAPPI : Radar Access Plan Position
R : En-Route RAPS Recovery Access Presentation System
r : Rate of change (climb or descent) RAR : Restricted Area Requested
R : Red RARAD : Radar Advisory
R : Right (runway indentification) RAS : Resource Allocation System
R : Romania RASA : Radar Advisory Service Area
R : Route Tuned NAVAID RASA : Requirements Analysis Strategy and Architecture
R…: Radial (followed by a MAG track) Sub-group
R…: Restricted area RASC : Regional AIS System Centre
(R) : Radar (radar service available) RASCAL : Radar Sharing Calculation
R Team : Collection of air navigation charges under RASCAL : Radar Station Coverage Calculator
bilateral agreements with non-Contracting States RASCAL Rotorcraft Air Crew Systems Concepts Airborne
R&D : Research and Development Laboratory
R/C Rate of Climb RASIF : Radar Simulator Flugsicherung
R/T or RTF : Radio Telephony RASP : Radar Application Specialists Panel (MTPA / SSR)
R/T : Radio Telephonic Transmission RASP : Radar Surface Picture
R+B : Range and Bearing line RASS : Radar Analysis Support System
R1 : Minor Repairs RASS-C : Radar Analysis Support System - Centre Level
R2 : Major Repairs RASS-P : Radar Analysis Support System - Plot data
R2 : Eurocontrol Signalling Protocol RASS-PDP : RASS - Polar Diagram Measurement Facility
R2 : European signalling standard (Voice communication) RASS-S : Radar Analysis Support System - Sensor Level
R2 : Signalling system used for telephone exchanges RASS-T : Radar Analysis Support System - Track data
RA : Radio Access RASTA : Radar Statistics Program
RA : Radio Altitude RASV : Responsibility Air Space Volume
RA : Rain (meteo) RATE : Remote Air Traffic Services Terminal
RA : Resolution Advisory (ACAS/TCAS) RATS : Radar Analysis and Test System
RA : Risk Analysis (TCAS) R-ATSU : Air Traffic Service Receiving Unit
RA : Routine Area RATT : Radio Teletype
RAA : Regional Airline Association RB : Resque Boat
RAARR : Radar Arrival

RBI : Relative Bearing Selector System)

RBP : Radar Bypass Processor (MAS UAC) REDAN : Spanish Data Network
RBS : Radio (Telephony) Backup System REDL : Runway Edge Light(s)
RC : Radar Controller REF : Reference
RCA : Reduced Co-ordination Airspace REFGHMI : Reference generic HMI
RCA : Reach Cruising Altitude REG : Registration
RCA : CFMU TERMINAL - Remote Client Application REG : Regulatiion
RCAG : Remote Communication Air/Ground Facility REG : Regulatory (issues)
RCAT : Route Catalogue REGUL : Regulation
RCC : Rescue Co-ordination Centre REIL : Runway End Indentifier Lights
RCD : DCL Request Message REJ : Rejection Message
RCDS : Radio Channel Distribution and Switching REJCTOT : Rejected Calculated Take-Off Time
RCDSS : Radar Control and Display Subsystem REL : Release
RCF : Radio Communications Failure RELCTD : Relocated
RCFEP : Radar Data Communications Front-End REM : Radio Emergency Module
Processor REM : Roentgen Equivalent Man
RCGSP : Review of the General Concept for Separating REMOCO : Remote Control (Supervision System)
Panel (ICAO) REMP : Radar Replacement and Modernisation
RCH : Reach or Reaching Programme
RCHG : Repetitive Flight Plan Modification Message RENL : Runway End Light(s)
(ADEXP only) REP : Report or Reporting
R-Channel : Random Access Channel REP : Reporting Point
RCL : Executive (i.e. Radar) Controller REQ : Request or Requested
RCL : Runway Centre Line RER : Rerouting
RCLL : Runway Centre Line Lights RER : Residual Error Rate
RCLR : Recleared RERTE : Reroute
RCLS : Runway Centerline Lighting System RES : Radar Environment Simulator
RCM : Radar Co-ordinator (Controller) Message (Mil. RESA : Runway End Safety Area (ICAO)
ECM) RESP : Response (ICAO)
RCM : Statement of Basic Operation Requirement, RESPBY : Respond by (time out to give a response)
Planning Criteria & Methods of Application (ICAO/AIS) RESTQ : Recovery Stress Questionnaire
RCNL : Repetitive Flight Plan Data Cancellation Message RESTR : Restriction
(ADEXP only) RESYNCING : Resynchronizing
RCO : Reduce Cumulative Overloads RET : Airborne & ground retrofit (issues)
RCO : Remote Communications Outlet RET : Revised EOBT
RCO : Route Charges Office (National Route Charges RETD : Revised Estimated Time of Departure
Office) REV : REVision / REVise (message)
RCP : Required Communication Performance RF : Radio Frequency
RCP : Radio Control Panel RF : Radius to a Fix (ARINC 424 Path Terminator)
RCR : Runway Condition Reading RFCA : Panel on Route Facility, Cost Accounting and Cost
RCRT : Refresh Cycle Response Time Allocation (ICAO)
RCS : Radar Cross Section RFCP : Route Facility Costs Panel (ICAO)
RCS : Remote Control System RFEP : Radar Front End Processor
RD : Risk Display (ODID) RFF : Radar Fall-back Facility
RD : Routing Domain RFF : Resque and Fire Fighting
RDC : Routing Domain Confederation RFG : Radio Frequency Generator
RD-Channel : Random Data Channel RFI : Radio Frequency Interferences
RDDII : Radio Digital Distance Magnetic Indicator RFI : Request For Information
RDF : Radio Direction Finding RFI : Request For (direct) Improvement Message
RDG : Radar Data Generator RFL : Requested Flight Level
RDH : Reference Datum Height (for ILS) RFLT : Radio Frequency Unit
RDI : Radio Direction Indicator RFM : Remote Field Monitor
RDI : Routine Domain Identifier RFP : Replacement Flight Plan (Procedure)
RDIF : Radar Data Interchange Format RFP : Request for Proposal
RDL : Radial RFPD : Repetitive Flight Plan Data
RDM : Running Display Message RFPS : Radar data Front Processing System (PALLAS
RDO : Radio system)
RDP : Radar Data Processor RFQ : Request for Quotation
RDPP : Radar Data Post Processor RFS : Radar Fallback System
RDPS : Radar Data Processing System RFS : Random Field Sequencing
RDQC : Radar Data Quality Control RFU : Radio Frequency Unit
RDR : Radar Data Recording RG : Range
RDSS : Radar Determination Satellite System RG : Varig Brasilian (airline)
RDTE : Research, Development, Trials and Evaluation RGCSP : Review of General Concept of Separation Panel
RE : Recent (used to qualify weather phenomena e.g. (ICAO)
RERA = recent rain) RGIC : Ranging Integrity Channel
REA : Ready Message RGS : Regional Ground Station
REACT : Rain Echo Attenuation Compensation Technique RGS : Remote Ground Station
Real : Real time RH : Radar Head
Real-time FDMD : Real-time Flight Data Processing RH : Right Hand (turn)
Management and Distribution RHCP : Right Hand Circular Polarisation
REC : Recall (ICAO) / Recording RHD : Radio (or Radar) Horizon Distance
REC : Receive or Receiver RHEA : The Role of Human in the Evolution of Air Traffic
REC : Request EOBT Change Management
RecDPS : Recording Data Processing System (PALLAS RHF : Ridiculously High Frequency
RI : Route Intercept

RIB : Routing Information Base ROBEX : Regional OPMET Bulletin Exchange (scheme)
RIC : Radar Integration Control ROBIN : Road billing network
RICE : RTF Interface Control Equipment ROC : Rate of Change
RID : Review Item Description ROC : Rate of Climb
RIF : Radio Interface ROD : Rate of Descent
RIF : Reclearance in Flight ROF : Request on Frequency (Message)
RIF : changes of routing to the changed destination ROFOR : Route Forecast (meteo)
aerodrome and/or changed destination aerodrome ROI : Return On Investment
(Flightplan) Role : Role-play
RIG : Regional Implementation Group ROM : Read Only Memory (CD)
RIMS : Ranging and Integrity Monitoring Station (GNSS- ROMATSA : Romanian Air Traffic Services Administration
1/EGNOS) ROMBULPO : Romania, Bulgaria and Poland
RINAL : Portuguese Data Network RON : Receiving Only
RIRT : Russian Institute of Radio Navigation and Time (St. ROPA : RAPNET Operations and Planning Agreement
Petersburg) ROR : Range Only Radar
RIS : Relational Interface System ROS : Route Orientation Scheme
RISC : Reduced Instruction Set Computer ROSAS : Regional Organisation of the Sequencing and
RISE : Retrieval and Interchange of Standards in Europe Scheduling of Aircraft System
RIT : RADNET Implementation and Integration Team ROSE : Rational Object oriented Software Engeneering
RITA : Replay Interface for TCAS Alerts ROSE : Remote Operations Service Element
RITE : Right (direction or turn) Router An ATN network layer gateway which performs the
RJ : Roal Jordanian (airline) relaying and routing of data packets across interconnecting
RJC : Airspace Crossing Reject Message (Airspace subnetworks based on the source and destination network
Crossing Dialogue) layer addresses and the desired quality of network service
RJT : Rerouteing Rejection Message ROZ : Restricted Operations Zone
RL : Report Leaving RP : Radar Post
RL : Runway Lights RP : Reporting Point
RLA : Relay to RPC : Regional Planning Criteria
RLB : Rolling Ball RPF : Rapid Prototyping Facility
RLBCS : Rolling Ball CallSign (input) RPK : Revenue Passenger-Kilometer
RLCE : Request Level Change En-route RPL : Repetitive Flight Plan
RLD : Rijks Luchtvaart Dienst (Dutch iquivalent of FAA) RPL : Stored Flight Plan
RLG : Ring Laser Giro RPLC : Replace or Replaced
RLIM : Radar Data Line Interface Module RPM : Revenue Passenger-Miles
RLMS : Replacement Lamp Monitoring System RPM / rpm : Revolutions Per Minute
RLLS : Runway Lead-In Light System RPS : Radar Position Symbol
RLNA : Requested Level Not Available RPS : Recording and Playback System
RLP : Remote Line Printer RPT : Regular proficiency Training
RLSD : Released RPT : Repeat or Repeated
RLSM : Reduced Lateral Separation Minimum RPU : Radar Processing Unit
RLST : Revised List (for RPLs) RPV : Remotely Piloted Vehicle
RLW : Regie der LuchtWegen (NL) / Régie des Voies RPVD : Radar Plan View Display
Aériennes (B) / Belgium Aviation Authority RPY : Replay
RMA : Reliability, Maintainability, Availability RQ : Air Engiadina (airline)
RMCD : Remote Master Control Desk RQL : Request NOTAM List
RMCDE : Radar Message Conversion and Distribution RQMNTS : Requirements
Equipment RQN : Request NOTAM
RMCS : Remote Monitoring and Control System RQP : Request for Flight Plan
RMI : Radio Magnetic Indicator RQP : Request Plan Message
RMK : Remarks RQP : CFMU/URB - Relations, Quality & Performance
RMM : Remote Maintenance Monitoring Team
RMNDR : Reminder RQRD : Required
RMK : Remark(s) RQS : Request Supplementary Flight Plan
RMP : Radio Management Panel RQS : Request Supplementary Information Message
RMP : Required Monitoring Performance RQT : ReQuesTing
RMPS : Radar Message Processing System RR : Report Reaching
RMPs Radio Management Panels RRA : Radar Recording Analysis
RMS Error : Root Mean Square error. RRA : (or RRb, RRC etc. in sequence) delayed
RMS : Root Mean Square meteorological message
RMSpv : RMS peak value. RRC : Recording Replay Computer
RMU : Radio Management Unit RRCIU : Remote Radio Control Interface Unit
RNAV Area Navigation (generic acronym for any device RRCS : Remote Radio Control System
capable of aircraft guidance between pilot-defined RREC : Repetitive Flight Plan Recovery Message
waypoints) RRL : Runway Remaining Lights
RNC : Required Navigation Capability RRN : Rerouteing Notification Message
RNDSG : Route Network Development Sub-Group RRP : Remote Radar Post
RNG : Radio Range RRP : Re-routing Proposal Message
RNLAF : Royal Netherlands Air Force RRR : Radar data Recording and Replay system
RNP : Required Navigation Performance (RADNET / application software : COMSOFT)
RNP5 : Required Navigation Performance 5 RRTEREF : Reroute Reference
RNPC : Required Navigation Performance RRTES : Reroutes
Capability/Criteria RRU : Remote Radio Unit
RNPTF : Required Navigation Performance Task Force RRV : Referred Revision Message
RO : Tarom Romanian Air Transport (airline) RS NATS : Recruitment Services NATS
RO : Romania (ISO Country Code) RS : NASC providing Regional Support (EAD)
RO : Router Function RS : Radar System

RS : Reference Station RTT : Ready to Task

RSA : Radar Service Area RTT : Radiotletypewriter
RSAP : RMCDE Service Access Point RTZL : Runway Touchdown Zone Light(s)
RSAP : Replenishment Spares Acquisition Program RU : Russian Federation (ISO Countries Codes)
RSC : Rescue Sub Centre RUF : Rought
RSCD : Runway Surface Condition RUG : RASS Users Group
RSFTA : Réseau de Service Fixe des Télécommunications RUT : Standard Regional Route Transmitting
Automatiques RV : Rescue Vessel
RSG : Research Study Group R-VKL : Radar (executive-) controller
RSG : Route Structure Group RVSM : Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum of 300 m
RSI : Radiation Status Indicator (1000 ft) between FL 290 and FL 410 inclusive.
RSLS : Receiver Side Lobe Suppression RVR : Runway Visual Range
RSM : Radar Service Message (RMCDE/ RADNET) RVRM : Runway Visual Range Midpoint
RSMC-Channel : Random System Management Control RVRR : Runway Visual Range Rollout
Channel RVRT : Runway Visual Range Touchdown
RSMTF : Radar Separation Minimum Task Force RVSM Entry Point : Reduced Vertical Separation Minima
RSO : Route per State Over-flown Entry Point
RSOQ : Radar Stores Occupancy Query RVSM Exit Point : Reduced Vertical Separation Minima
RSP : Required System Performance Exit Point
RSP : Responder Beacon RVSM : Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (in Europe)
RSPD : Reported Speed RW : Runway
RSPL : Recommended Spare Parts List RWEWP : Runway End Way-point
RSR : En Route Surveillance Radar RWIWP : Runway Intercept Way-point
RSRE : Royal Signals and Radar Establishment RWY : Runway
RSS : Radar Separation Standard RWY WP : Runway Waypoint
RSS : Radar Sub-System RX : Receiver Station
RSS : ROOT Sum Squared
RSSP : Radar Systems Specialist Panel -S-
Rstd : Restricted (Time-Restricted Learning)
RSURTF : RASS-S Upper Requirements TF s : seconds
RSUS : RPL Suspension Message S : South
RSVN : Reservation S : Sweden
RSYD : Release Subject to Your Discretion (S) : Secondary or Supplementary (frequency)
RT : Real Time S/C : Step Climb
RT : Right Turn S1 : The future (desired) state
RTA : Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Transition SA Degradation : Selective Availability degradation (of
Area satellite signals)
RTA : CFMU TERMINAL - Remote Terminal Access SA : Salivary Cortisol
RTA : Required Time of Arrival SA : Sand (meteo)
RTB : Radar Tool Box SA : Satellite
RTC : Radio Transmission Control SA : Selective Availability (GPS)
RTCA : A private, non-profit organization that brings SA : Separation Assurance
industry and government together to address the needs of SA : Situational Awareness
the worldwide aeronautical community. RTCA originally SA : Skill Acquisition
stood for Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics. SA : South African Airways (airline)
RTCA : Requirements and Technical Concepts for SAAM : System for Assignment and Analysis at a
Aviation. See also in Part II RTCA Macroscopic level (8.33 User Guide)
RTD : Research and Development of Technologies SAARU : Secondary Attitude/Air data Reference Unit
RTD : Delayed (used to indicate delayed meteorological SAC : Source Area Code
message) SAC : Strategic Air Command
RTE : Route SAC : System Assisted Co-ordination
RTF or R/T : Radio Telephony SACEUR : Supreme Allied Commander Europe
RTFM : Regulated Tactical Flight Model SACHA : Separation and Control Hiring Assessment
RTG : Radio Telegraph SACLANT : Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic
RTHL : Runway Treshold Light(s) SACON : Slovak Aeronautical Communication Network
RTI : D-RVR Delivery Messge SAD : System Architecture Document
RTIS : Road Travel Information Services SADIS : (Swedish) Satellite Distribution System
RTLS : Return To Launch Site SADIS : Satellite Distribution of World Area Forecast
RTMDE : RADNET Test Monitoring and Demonstration System / ICAO Group
Equipment (coulor screen) SAE : Society of Automotive Engineers
RTN : Return or Returned or Returning SAIFIR : System Iad for Integration and Fault Reporting
RTO : Ready for Take OffL : Reduced Take-Off and (777)
Landing SAF : EEC business area - support to safety monitoring
RTODAH : Rejected Take-off Distance Available, SAF : Safety (EATM domain)
Helicopter SAFA : Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraf (JAA)
RTOS : Real Time Operating System SAFER : Safety and Errors
RTPTS : RouTe PoinTS SAFI : Safety Monitoring for Indicators
RTQC : Real Time Quality Control SAI : System Architecture Interface
RTQC/A : Real Time Quality Control / Assessment SAICO : Swedish Aeronautical Information Computer
RTR : D-RVR Request Message Aided system
RTR : Remote Transmission / Receiver SAL : Slot Allocation List
RTS : Real Time Simulation SALADT : Screening Angle Analysis Digitised Terrain
RTS : Return to Service SALS : Simple Approach Light System
RTSE : Reliable Transfer Service Element SAM : Slot Allocation Message (CFMU - CASA)
RTSIM : Real-Time Simulation SAM : South American Region
RTT : D-RVR Termination Message

SAMHS : Spanish Aeronautical Messages Handling SCEPC : Senior Civil Emergency Planning Committee
System SCG : System Concept Group
SAMPE : Society for the Advancement of Material and SCIA : Simultaneous Converging Instrument Approaches
Process Equipment SCOATCC : Scottish Oceanic Air Traffic Control Centre
SAMSO : US Air Force Systems Command / Space and SCORS : Surveillance Concepts and Operational
Missile Organization (now Space Division) Requirements
SAMTF : Safety Assessment Methodology Task Force SCP : Support Computer Programme
SAN : Sanitary SCPC : Single Carrier per Channel
SAN : Satellite Access Node SCR : Scroll
SANe : Skill Acquisition Network SCRAD : Steering Committee for Research, Analysis and
SAP : Service Access Point Development
SAP : as Soon as Possisble SCRR : Service Central de Redevances de Route
SAPPHIRE : Satellite and Aircraft Database Programme SCS : Strategy Concept & System (EATM Unit)
for System Integrity Research SCSI : Small Computer-System Interface
SAR : Search and Rescue SCT : Scattered (meteo)
SAR : Stand-Alone Receiver SCTD : Scattered (meteo)
SAR : Synthetic Aperture Radar SCT : Surveillance Coordination Team
SARP : Signal Automatic Radar Processing (NL) SCTA : Service du Contrôle du Trafic Aérien (DGAC, DNA,
SARPs : Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO) France)
SARSAT : Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking SCU : Satellite Communications Unit
SAS : Single Attachment Station (FDDI) SCU : Support CWP-Unit
SAS : Scandinavian Airlines System SCV : Sub-Clutter Visibility
SAS : Scandinavian Airlines (airline) SD : Serial Dialling
SASKI : Name of an ATS Route reporting point SD : Specialist Domain
SASS : Surveillance Analysis Support System (ATC) SD : Standard Deviation
SASS-C : Surveillance Analysis Support System - Centre SD'xx' : Specialist Domain `number'
SASS-S : Surveillance Analysis Support System - Sensor SDB : Static Data Bank
SAT : Satellite(s) SDBY : Standby
SAT : Simulation Assessment Team SDD : Software Design Document
SAT : Site (System) Acceptance Test SDD : Synthetic Data Display
SAT : Static Air Temperature SDDLC : System Design and Development Life Cycle
SAT : Systems Approach to Training SDE : Senior Director EATM
SATCAS : Selenia Air Traffic Control Automated System SDE : System Development Environment
SATCNS WG : Satellite CNS Work Group SDF : Simplified Directional Facility
SATCNS : Satellite Communications Navigation and SDG : Sensor Data Generator
Surveillance SDL : Standard Distribution List
SATCO : Signal Automatic Control SDLC : Synchronous Data Link Control procedures
SATCOM : Satellite Communications SDLS : Satellite Data Link System
SATNAV GNSS : Satellite Navigation Sub-Group SDM : System Definition Manual (INMARSAT)
(NAVSEP TF) SDO : Selected Display Option (ODID)
SATORI : Systematic Air Traffic Operations Research SDO : Static Data Operations
Initiative (US) SDO : Supplementary Display Option
SATS : Simulator System for Air Traffic Services SDOE : Senior Director Operations and EATCHIP
SATSA : Swedish ATS Academy SDP : Second Development Project
SAW : Surface Acoustic Wave Filter SDP : Simulator Development programme
SAWRS : Supplementary Aviation Weather Reporting SDP : Software Development Phase
Station SDP : Software Development Plan
SB :Service Bulletin SDP : Surveillance Data Processing (Sub-group
SB : Southbound CCT/EATCHIP)
SBAS : Space/Satellite Based Augmentation System SDPD : Surveillance Data Processing and Distribution
SBIR Small Business Innovative Research SDPDS : Surveillance Data Processing and Distribution
SBR : Spaceborne Radar System
SBR : Self Briefing SDPS : Surveillance Data Processing System (ICAO)
SBSR : Space Based Secondary Radar SDR : System Design Review
SBT : Self Briefing Terminal SDT : Stack Departure Time
SBU : Service Business Unit SDT : CFMU/FMD - Support, Development & Training
SC : Sector Co-ordinator Section
SC : Security Council (UN) SDTF : SYSCO Development TF
SC : Senior Controller SDU : Satellite Data Unit
SC : Single Click (Mouse Input) SDU : Static Data Update message
SC : Special Corridor SDV : Simulator Development
SC : Stack Controller SE : Single Engine
SC : Standing Committee (RTCA) SE : South-East
SC : Stratocumulus SE : Strategy Element
SCAA : Slovenian CAA SE : Sweden (ISO Country Code)
SCAN : Swiss Data Network SEAT : Site Equipment Acceptance Test
SCAT : Supersonic Civil Air Transport SEB : Southeast Bound
SCAT-1 Approach : Special Category 1 Approach sec : Seconds
SCAT-1 : Special Category 1 SECAM : Safety, Efficiency and Capacity in ATM
SCATANA : Security Control of Air Traffic and Air Methodologies
Navigation Aids SECRA : Secondary Radar
SCATCC : Scottish Air Traffic Control Centre SECT : Sector
SCC : Satellite Control Centre SED : Secondary Engine Display
SCDT : Selected Controlled Departure Times SEE : Software Engineering Environment
SCEAP : Steering Committee for External Assistance SEL : Sector List Window
Projects (decision DG) SEL : Selected

SEL: Selcal code (Flightplan) SIF : Selective Identification Feature

SELCAL : Selective Calling (System) SIGMA : Systemintegreging Gemensam Maskinvara (SE) /
SELREL : Selective Release System Integration in Common Hardware
SEM : Semmerzake SIGMET : Significant Meteorological Information
SEMP : Software Engineering Management Plan (broadcast warnings of weather hazards)
SEP : Selective Employment Plan SIGWX : Significant Weather
SEP : Single Engine Piston SIL : Sector Inbound List Window
SEP : Spherical Error Probable SIM : Simulator / Simulation(s) (EEC service)
SEQ : Sequence SIM : Subscriber Identification Module
SER : Service or Servicing or Served SIM-5 : Simulation Modernisation Project
SEROS : Semmerzake Radar Operating System (B / SIMM : Symbolic Integrated Maintenance Manual
Military) SIMMOD : Simulation Model
SES : Supplementary Equipment and Services Simul : Simulation
SESMA Special Event Search and Master Analysis SIMUL : Simultaneous or Simultaneously
SESY : CFMU/DEVD - Service Systems Section SIO : Sector Input Operator (MAS Ops Room)
SET : Singe Engine Turbo-Prop SIOP : Society for Industrial and Organisational
SEU : Software Engineering unit Psychology, Inc.
SEV : Severe (used e.g. to qualify icing or turbulende SIP : Slot Improvement Proposal Message
reports) SIR : Packed or Compacted Snow and Ice on Runway(s)
SF : Finland SIRO : Simultaneous Intersecting Runway Operations
SF : Scaling Factor SIROCCO : Study of the Impact of Revised Operational
SF: Sequenced Flashing Lights Concepts on the CNS/ATM ODP Model
SFACT : Service de la Formation Aéronautique et du SIS : English Standard for Documentation
Contrôle Technique SIS : Signal In Space
SFC : Surface (Ground Level / Sea Level) SIS : Special Information System
SFD : Start Frame Delimiter SISG : Safety Improvement Sub-Group
SFL : Sequence Flashing Lights SIT : Slot Issue Time Parameter
SFL : Supplementary Flight Level SIT : Software Integration Test
SFLA : Assign SFL SIT : Subsystem Integration Test (DECADE)
SFMC : Sickness Fund Management Committee SIT : System Integration Team
SFOR : Stabilisation Force (Sarajevo) SITA : Société Internationale de Télécommunications
SFPL : Short Flight Plan (FDPS) Aéronautiques (F) / Airline telecommunications and
SFPL : System Flight Plan Processing Information Service
SFT : Simplified Fast Time Simulations SITAP : Simulator for Transportation, Analysis and
SG : Snow Grains (meteo) Planning
SG : Safety Group SITATEX : Software developed by SITA
SGAMI : Select Group for Assessing Manpower Issues SITD : Systems Integration and Test Department
SGC : Swept Gain Control SITS : Subsytem Integration and Test Station
SGCAS : Study Group on Certification of Automatic SIWL : Single Isolated Wheel Load
Systems SJA : Strategic Job Analysis
SGL : Signal SK : Slovakia, Slovak Republic (ISO Country Code)
SGR : Study Group of the enlarged Committees for Route SKC : Sky Clear (meteo)
Charges (Eurocontrol) SKED : Schedule, scheduled
SGS 85 : Sovietic Geodetic System SKIP : SKIP a sector
SH : Showers (meteo) SL : Sea Level
SHACC : SHAPE Airspace Coordination Centre SLA : Service Level Agreement
SHANDAP : Shannon Data Processing (System) SLAP : Slot Allocation Procedures
SHAPE : Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe SLAR : Side-Looking Airborne Radar
SHAPE : Solutions for Human Automation Partnerships in SLB : Side Lobe Banking
European ATM SLC : Side Lobe Cancellation
SHEL Model : Software - Hardware - Environment - SLC : Slot Requirement Cancellation Message
Liveware Model SLI : Supplementary Level Inbound (ODID)
SHEL : Software, Hardware, Environment, Liveware SLM : Standard Length Message (Mode S)
SHF : Super High Frequency SLO : Supplementary Level Outbound (ODID)
SHL : Saville and Holdsworth Ltd. SLOP : Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure
SHORAN : Short Range Navigation Slot : An arrival or departure time window reserved for a
SI : International System of Units flight.
SI : Sector Indicator SLP : Speed Limit Point
SI : Selective Interrogator SLR : Satellite Laser Ranging
SI : Situational Interview SLR : Slush of Runway(s)
SI : Slovenia, Republic of Slovenia (ISO Country Code) SLS : Satellite Landing System
SIA : Service d'Information Aéronautique SLS : Interrogation Side Lobe Suppression
SIC : Second in Command SLT : Scheduled Landing Time
SIC : Sector Intercom (VCS) SLT : Slot Allocation
SIC : Source Identification Code SLV : Statens Luftfartsvaesen (CAA/DK)
SIC : Subject Indicator Code SLW : Sector Load Window
SICASP : Secondary Surveillance Radar Improvements SLW : Selected Label Window
and Collision Avoidance System Panel (ICAO) SLW : Slow
SICT : System Implementation Coordination Team SM : Stack Manager
SICTA : Italian Consortium for the Applied ATM Research SMAA : Study for Mediterranean Area ADS
SID : Standard Instrument Departure (Route) SMAE : Systems Management Application Entity
SID/STAR : Standard Instrument Departure / Standard SMAN : Surface Management (APATSI)
Arrival Route SMART : Self-Managed Arrival Resequencing Tool
SIDMET : Information issued by meteorological watch SMART : Simulator for Multi-radar analysis for realistic
office Trade / Traffic
SIE : Standard Interface Equipment SMART : Standard Modular Avionics Repair and Test

SMATSA : Serbia and Montenegro Air Traffic Services SOS : CFMU/ENGD – Systems Operations Section
Agency Ltd SOTA : South Oceanic Transition area
SMAW : Safe Minimum Altitude Warning SOW : Statement of Work
SMC : Station Monitoring and Control (RMCDE) SP Space
SMC : Surface Movement Control sp : Ground Speed
SMC : System Monitoring and Computer / Control SP : Service Provider
SMC : Systems Management Concept SP : Special Purpose (ASTERIX)
SMD : Storage Module Device SP : Special point
SMDE : Software Maintenance and Development SP : Standard Precision
Environment SP : Succession Planning
SME : Subject Major/Matter Expert SP : System Parameter
SMEQ : Subjective Mental Effort Questionnaire SPA : Slot Improvement Proposal Acceptance Message
SMGC(S) : Surface Movement Guidance and Control SPACDAR : Specialist Panel on Automatic Conflict
(System) Detection and Resolution
SMHI : Swedish government owned (civil) MET Institute SPAF : Strategic Performance Analysis and Forecast
SMI : Special Message Identifier (ACARS message Type SPAS : Sensor Performance Analysis Standard
B) SPD : Speed, Speed Mode
SMI : Stakeholder Relations Management and SPECI : Aviation Selected Special Weather Report
International Co-ordination SPECIAL : Special Meteorological Report
SMIDTS : Synthetic Movings Image Didactic / Tower SPF : Scratch Pad Field
Control Simulator (RLW/RVA) SPG : Special Planning Group
SMITF : Safety Monitoring and Improvement Task Force SPI : Special Pulse (Position) Identification (SSR)
SMM : Safety Management Manual SPL : System Flight Plan / Supplementary Flight Plan
SMM : Sector Monitor Message (RMCDE) SPMP : Software Project Management Plan
SMM : Slot Missed Message SPN : Short Plan Input
SMR : Surface Movement Radar SPO : Special Project Office
SMS : Safety Management System SPO : Strategic Plan of Operation. See SPT
SMT : Station Management (FDDI / RMCDE) SPOC : SAR Point in Contact
SMT : Surface Mount Technology SPORA : Specialist Panel on Operational Research and
SMTP : Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Analysis
SMX : Sub-Multiplexer SPOT : Spot Wind
SN : Brussels Airlines (airline) SPR : Strip Printer
SN : System Notam S-P-R-c : Stimuli, Processing, Response, controlled
SN : Snow (meteo) executive
SN, S/N : Signal-to-Noise SPS Sensor Processing Subsystem
SNA : Satellite Navigation Application SPS : Siemens Plessey Systems
SNA : System Network Architecture (IBM Network) SPS : Standard Positioning Service
SNAcF : Subnetwork Access Function SPS : STDMA/VDL Mode 4 Performance Simulator
SNAcP : Subnetwork Access Protocol SPSS : Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
SNASG, SNA-SG : Satellite Navigation Applications Sub- SPT : Strategic Planning Team. The Strategic Planning
Group Team acts as a focal point for the development of
SNBNK : Snowbank/s Caused by Plowing (Windrow(s)) collaborative Strategic Plans of Operation.
SNDC : Subnetwork Dependent Convergence Function sq. in. : Square Inch
2
SNDCF : Sub-Network Dependent Convergence Facility sq-cm : cm
SNET : Safety Nets SQ : Singapore Airlines (airline)
SNGL : Single SQ : Squalls (meteo)
SNICF : Subnetwork Independent Convergence Function SQE : Software Quality Engineer (DECADE)
SNIR, S/N : Signal-to-noise ratio SQL : Squall Line
SNME : Subnetwork Management Entity SQL : Structured Query Language
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol (RAPNET - SQS : Safety, Quality Management, and Standardisation
CNG-) (EATM Unit)
SNOWTAM : A special series NOTAM notifying the SQU : Squelch (VCS)
presence or removal of hazardous conditions due to snow, SR : Slovak Republic
ice, slush or standing water associated with snow, slush SR : Study Report
and ice on the movement area, by means of a specific pro SR : Sunrise
forma. SR : Swissair (airline)
SNPA : Subnetwork Point of Attachment SR-30 : 30 Minutes before Sunrise
SNR : Signal-to-Noise Ratio SRA : Surveillance Radar Approach
SO Southern Airways SRA : Special Rules Area
SO : Specialist Objectives SRB : Solid Rocket Booster
SO : Standards Office (Eurocontrol) SRC : Safety Regulation Commission (New Convention)
So : The Present (undesired) state SRC : Systems and Research Center
SOC : Start of Climb SRD : Standard Route Document
SOC : System / Sector Operations Centre SRD : System (or Software) Requirements Document
SODALS: Simplified Omnidirectional Approach Lighting SRD : System Research and Development
System SRDTF : System Research & Development Task Force
SOF : Stand-alone Operations Facility SRE : Slant Range Error
SOGITS : Senior Official Group in IT Standardisation SRE : Surveillance Radar Element of GCA
SOIR : Simultaneous Operations on parallel (or near- SRG : Safety Regulation Group
parallel) Instrument Runways SRG : Short Range
SOL : Sector Outbound List (MDP) SRI : Stanford Research Institute
SOP : Standard Operating Procedures SRI : System Replay and Investigation
SOPA Standard Operating Procedure Amplified SRJ : Slot Improvement Proposal Rejection Message
SOR : State of Readiness SRM : Sector Revision Message
SRM : Slot Revision Message
SRP : Selected Reference Point

SRP : Slot Reference Point STAR : Second Time Around Returns (Radar)
SRP : Slot Revision Proposal (CFMU - CASA) STAR : Self Test and Repair
SRQ : Slot Request STAR : Sistema Telegráfico Automático de Retransmissão
SRR : Search and Resque Region (PoAF) (PT) / Standard (instrument) Arrival Route
SRR : Slot Revision Request (CFMU - CASA) STAR : Standard Terminal (Instrument) Arrival Route
SRR : System Requirements Review STAR : Studies, Tests and Applied Research (former STT)
SRS : Standard Routeing Scheme STAR : Surface to Air Recovery
SRS : System Requirements Specification STARS : Surveillance and Tracking Attack Radar System
SRSG : Safety Regulation Sub-Group START-OVER : Process of putting in action the COLD-
SRT : Single Radar Tracker STANDBY
SRT : Sort Route Transparent STAT : Second-Time-Around Targets
SRU : Safety Regulation Unit (to support SRC). See SRC STAT : Statistics
SRU : Shop Replaceable Unit STATFOR : Specialist Panel on Air Traffic Statistics &
SRV : Server Forecasts
SRZ : Special Rules Zone STB TF : Short-Term Benefits Task Force
SS : Sand Storm (meteo) STC : Sensitivity Time Control
SS : Sector Supervisor STC : SHAPE Technical Centre (NATO, Hague)
SS : Sunset STC : Short Time Constant
SS+30 : 30 Minutes after Sunset STC : Simulation Technical Coordinator
SSA : Smallest Space Analysis STC : Steering Committee
SSA : System Safety Assessment STC : Supplemental Type Certificate (FAA)
SSALF : Simplified Short Approach Lighting with STCA : Short-Term Conflict Alert ; a ground-based safety
Sequence Flashers net
SSALR : Simplified Short Approach Lighting with Runway STCD : Short-Term Conflict Detection
Alignment Indicator Lights STCW : Short-Term Conflict Warning
SSALS : Simplified Short Approach Lighting Systerm STD : Scheduled Time of Departure
SSAP Selector : Session Service Selector STD : Software Technical Designer
SSAP : Source Service Access Point (RMCDE / RADNET) STD : Standard (altimeter setting)
SSB : Single Side Band STDMA : Self-organising Time Division Multiple Access
SSD : Synthetic Situation Display STEP : Social, Technological, Environmental and Political
SSDD : System/Segment Design Document STEPCLB StepClimb
SSDG : Surveillance Strategy Drafting Group STF ARTAS, STFAD : Surveillance Task Force on ARTAS
SSE : South-South-East Development
SSE : Sum of Squared Errors STF : Selection Task Force
SSEC : Static Source Error Correction STF : Stratiform
SSFDR Solid-State Flight Data Recorder STFAP : Surveillance Task Force on the Appraisal
SSGHI : Surveillance Sub-Group on Harmonisation and Programme
Implementation STFDPPAS : Surveillance Task Force on the Data
SSGS : Surveillance Sub-Group on Standards Processing Performance Analysis Standard
SSGT : Surveillance Sub-Group on Tools STFRDE : Surveillance Task Force on Radar Data
SSM Sign Status Matrix Exchange
SSM : Standard Schedules information Manual STFRL : Surveillance Task Force on Reference Levels
SSM : System Surveillance and Maintenance STFRSS : Surveillance Task Force on the Radar
SSO : STAR Support Office Surveillance Standards
SSP : Secondary Spare Part STFSDIR : Surveillance Task Force on Surveillance data
SSP : Sole Source Procurement Distribution Infrastructure Requirements
SSP : Source Selection Panel STF-SDPS : Surveillance Task Force on Surveillance Data
SSPA : Solid State Phased Array Processing Systems
SSPSG : Structures for Service Provision Sub-Group (High STFSPAS : Surveillance Task Force on the Sensor
Level Group: Single European Sky (EU) Performance Analysis Standard
SSR Mode S : Selective Address SSR STFTE : Special Task Force of Training Experts
SSR : Secondary Surveillance Radar STFTV : Surveillance Task Force on Transponder
SSR : Software Specification Review Verification
SSR : Solid State Relay STG : Eurocontrol Standards Group . See SSGS
SSRBRIGH : Highlight set code to target (input) ST-ICD : Short-Term Interface Control Document
SSRC : Current SSR Code STLP : ATS Selection Training and Licensing Panel
SSS : Source Select Switch STMP : Special Traffic Management Program.
SSS : System/Segment Specification STN : Station
SSSP : EU Subgroup on Structures for Service Provision STNR : Stationary
(see SSPSG) STOA : Scientific and Technological Options Assessment
SST : Supersonic Transport STOL : Short Take Off and Landing
SSTS : Space Surveillance and Tracking System STORIA : Simulation Tool for Online Recording and
S-SUP : Sector Supervisor Analysis
SSW : South-South-West STP : Shielded Twisted Pair or Software Rest Plan
ST : Specialist Task STP : Software Test Plan (MAS/DFS - ODS)
ST : Stratus STP : Standardised Training Package
ST, S/T : Short-Term STPV : Service du Traitement automatique des Plans de
STA : Sequence / Scheduled Time of Arrival Vol (F-FPPS)
STA : Straight in Approach STR : Service du Traitement des données Radar (F-
STAB Stabilizer RDPS)
STAC : Second Time Around Clutter STR : Software Test Report
STANAG, Stanag : Standardisation Agreement STRANGE : Simplified Trajectory Generator
STANINE : Standard Nine Score STRAT : Strategic Planning System
STANLY : Statistics and Analysis STRATPLAN : CFMU Strategic Planning Meeting
STANS : Simulation facility of a Total Air Navigation STS : Stand-by Telephone System
System STS : Status (Indicator)

STS : Reasons for special handling: (Flightplan) SW, s/w : Software

STS/ATFM EXEMPT APPROVED SWAP : Severe Weather Avoidance Procedure (Program)
STS/EMER Flights engaged in emergency SWAT : Subjective Workload Assessment Technique
missions SWB : Southwest Bound
STS/EXM833 State aircraft, not equipped with SWEPT : Swept or Broom(ed)
8.33 kHz channel spacing radio equipment SWCI : Software Configuration Item
prescribed for an area SWG : Simulation Working Group
STS/HEAD Flights with Heads of States SWI : Swisscontrol Interface
STS/HOSP Flights with sick or injured persons SWIFT : Specifications for Working positions In Future Air
needing immediate medical assistance, including Traffic Control
flights urgently required for life-saving medical SWIM : System-Wide Information Management
care of sick or injured persons. This comprises SWM : SIP Wanted Message
both flights for the transport of transplants, SWORD : Subjective WORkload Dominance technique
stored blood and medicine and flights to be SWOT : Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
conducted to pick up a patient, transplants, SWP : Software Simulation Package
stored blood or medicine at the destination place SWP : Support Working Position
STS/HUM Flights operating for humanitarian SWS : Software Service
reasons SWY : Stopway (ICAO)
STS/NIL Replaces all other STS/entries. Only to SXCOP : Sector Exit Coordination Point
be used when reporting flight plan changes\ SY : Syrian Arab Republic (ISO Countries Codes)
STS/NONRNAV State aircraft, not equipped with SYCA : System Capacity
type RNP prescribed for a route segment, a SYCO : System Configuration
routing and/or an area SYMA : System Manager
STS/NONRVSM State aircraft without RVSM Sync. : Synchronous
permission SYSCIMIC : System supported Civil/Military Coordination
STS/PROTECTED Flights critical to safety, the SYSCO : System Supported Coordination
flight plan of which is only to be made available SYSEVAL : System Evaluation
to a limited circle of recipients S (Sigma) : Symbol for sum
STS/RNAVINOP For aircraft, the RNAV s (small sigma) : Symbol for Standard Deviation
equipment of which is inoperable at short notice
or no longer complies with the required minimum -T-
conditions
STS/SAR Flights engaged in Search and t : Tons
Rescue missions T : Tesla / Terminal
STS/STATE Government flights T : Temperature
StS : Support to States (Eurocontrol) t.b.d. : To be decided / discussed
STSMOD : Delay ac (input) T/C :Top-of-Climb
STT : Studies, Tests and Trials (now : STAR) T/D :Top of-Descent
STTR Small Business Technology Transfer Resources T/O :Takeoff
STU : Selected Trajectory Update TA : Task Analysis
STUD : Innovative studies (ARDEP) TA : Test Area
STWL : Stopway Lights TA : Time of Arrival
SU : Aeroflot (airline) TA : Traffic Advisory (ACAS/TCAS)
SUA : Special Use Airspace TA : Transition Action
SUATMS : Single Unified ATM System TA : Transition Altitude
SUBJ : Subject to TAA : Terminal Arrival Area
SUC : Start-Up Controller TAA : Track Accuracy Analysis
SUCT : Surveillance analysis and Calibration Tools TAAM : Total Airspace and Airport Modeller (Preston
(ARDEP) Group, Victoria, Australia)
SUDP : Surveillance data Processing (ARDEP) TACAN : UHF Tactical Air Navigatoion aid (Azimuth and
SUMI : Software Usability Measurement Inventory DME)
SUP : Supervisor TACH Tachometer
SUP : Supplement TAC : Terminal Area Charts
Sup. Pract. : Supervised Practices TACIS : Technical Assistance to the Community of
SUP/ACC : Supervisor Area Control Centre Independent States ( EC )
SUP/APP : Supervisor Approach TACOT : TACT Automated Command Tool
SUP/MIL : Supervisor military TACOT : Tactical Operational Tool
SUPPS : Regional Supplementary Procedures (ICAO) TACT data : Data required by or output by the CFMU
SUPSIS : Supervisor (Centre and System) TACT system.
SUR : Surveillance (EATM Domain) TACT : CFMU Tactical Computer System
SURT : Screen Update Response Time TACT : Tactical Flow Management Working Position
SURT : Surveillance Team TAD : Target Audience Description
SurvITE : Surveillance Integrated Tested for EATMS TADIL : Tactical Distribution List
SV : Secure Voice TAF : Terminal Area (Aerodrome) Forecast
SV : Space Vehicle (Satellite) TAFEI : Task Analysis For Error Identification
SVC : Service (message) TAG : Transitional Airport Group (APATSI)
SVC : Switched Virtual Circuits (RMCDE / SIR) TAI : International Atomic Time
SVCBL : Serviceable TAI Thermal Anti-lce
SVFR : Special VFR TAIL : Tail (wind)
SVID : System V Interface Definition TAIS : Total Aircraft Information System
SVN : Satellite Vehicle Number TALK : (Swedish) VCS Upgrade Programme / System
SVP : Supervisor TAM : Technical Acknowledgement Message
SVRWX : Severe Weather TAMS : Total Airport Management System
SVS : Synthetic Vision System TAMP : Turkish ATC Modernisation Project
SVVP : Software Verification and Validation Plan TAOIT : Tribunal Administratif de l'Organisation
SW : South-West Internationale du Travail

TAP Terminal Area Productivity advisories in the terminal area. These data are available
TAR : Terminal Area (surveillance) Radar through the DLP.)
TAR : Trials ATN Router TDZ : Touchdown Zone
TARA : Terminal Area RNAV Applications Task Force TDZL : Touchdown Zone Lights
TARAD : Tracking Asynchronous Radar Data TDZ LGT : Touchdown Zone Lights
TARE : Telegraphic Automatic Relay Equipment TE : Time of Entry
TARTAR : ATS Route Structure between Armenia, TE : Lithuanian Airlines (airline)
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Turkey TEC : Technical ATM Systems and Logistics Support
tas / TAS : True Airspeed TEC : Total Electron Content
TAS : Traffic Advisory System TEC, TECH : Technical
TASC : (Industry) The Analytical Science Corporation TECR : Technical Reason
TAT : Total AirTemperature TEL : Telephone
TATCA : Terminal ATC Automation (FAA) TELIA : (Swedish) Telecommunications Provider
TATCI : Tallinn ATC Improvement project (Estonia) TEMP : Temperature
T-ATSU : Transferring ATS Unit (ICAO) TEMP : Test and Evaluation Master Plan
Tau : Range / Range rate (TCAS) TEMPLE : Terminal Management and Planning Equipment
TAWS : Terrain Awareness and Warning System TEMPO : Temporary or Temporarily
TAX : Taxi or Taxiing TEN : Trans-European Network
TB : Tellback TEND : Trend Forecast
TBA : Tellback Area TEN(-T) : Trans European Network (-Transport) (European
TBA : To Be Advised Commission funding)
TBD : To Be Determined (Defined) TEPS : Trajectory Editor and Problem Solver
TBN : To Be Notified TER : Terminated
TBS : Telephone Back-up System (VCS) TERPS : Standard for Terminal Instrument procedures
TBO Time between Overhauls TES : Trials End System project
TBS To Be Specified TF : Task Force or Touch Field (VCS)
TC : Typical Changes TF : Track to a Fix (ARINC 424 Path Terminator)
TC : Tactical Controller TFA : Test Flight Analysis
TC : Transit Corridor TFACS : Task Force on Assessment Centre Standards
TC : Transition Concept TFC : Traffic
TC : Tropical Cyclone TFCCC : Task Force Common Core Content .
TC/OC : Technical Control and Operational Control TFD : Thin Film Diode
TCA : Terminal Conflict Alert TFDATS : Delegation of ATS Task Force (ANT)
TCA Terminal Control Area TFIS : Traffic Flow Investigation System
TCA : Track Continuity Area TFM Traffic Flow Management
TCA : Track-to-chain Association TFMS : CFMU/ENGD - Technical Facilities & Management
TCA : Traffic Count Area Support Section
TC-APD : Tactical Controller Activity Predictor Display TFR : Temporary Flight Restriction
TCAS : Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System TFR : Tactical Flight Record
TCB : Training Co-ordination Board (Eurocontrol, IANS) TFT : Thin Film Transistor
TCC : Thrust Control Computer TFTR : Terrain Following Training Route
TCC : Traffic Control Centre TFTS : Terrestrial Flight Telephone System
TCDP : Technical Control Data Processor TF-TTM : TF on Technology Based Training Tools and
TCG : Training Consultation Group / Groupe consultatif sur Methods
la formation TFV : Traffic Volume
T-Channel : Time Division Multiple-Access Channel TG : Thay Airways (airline)
TCL : Terminal Control TG : Task Group
TCOP : Transfer Coordination Point TGDLP : Trials Ground Data Link Processor
TCP / IP : Transmission Control Protocol / Internet TGF : Traffic Growth Factor
Protocol TGL : Temporary Guidance Leaflet (JAA)
TCP : Transmission Control Protocol TGL : Touch and Go Landing
TCPU : Touch Panel Central Processing Unit (ACS) TGT : Target
TCT : Technical Control Terminal TGS : Taxiing Guidance System
TCU : Towering Cumulus (meteo) TH-CSF : Thomson CSF
TCWP : Threshold Crossing Way-point THD : Total Harmonic Distortion
TDA : Track Detection Analysis THDG : True Heading
TDB : Track Data Block THN : Thin
TDCE : Telephone Distribution and Control Equipment THR : Threshold
TDCP : Test Display and Control Panel THR : Thrust
TDD : Time Division Duplex THRL : Treshold Lights
TDF : Total Delayed Flights THRU : Through
TDF : Training and Development Facility TIA : Traffic Information Area
TDH : Training Development and Harmonisation (IANS) TIAS : True Indicated Airspeed
TDM : Time Division Multiplexing TICTAC : Time Constrained Trajectory Computation :
TDM : Total Delay in Minutes Trajectory predictor
TDMA : Time Division Multiple Access TID : Touch Input Device
TDO : Tornado TIDE : Tactical and IFPS Development Environment
TDOP : Time Dilution Of Precision TIDmn : Track Initiation Delay Mean
TDR : Target Data Receiver TIDsd : Track Initiation Delay Standard Deviation
TDR : Track Drop Rate TIL : Until
TDR : Traffic Data Record TIM : Transfer Initiation Message
TDS : Tactical Data System TIMERS : Traffic Intelligence for the Management of
TDS : Test and Development Sector Efficient Runway Scheduling
TDSP : Training Documentations and Special Projects TIP : Until past….(place)
TDWR : Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR located TIP : Touch Input and Display Panel
and classifies windshear conditions and provides

TIS : Time to Insert the Sequence TOT : Take-Off Time

TIS : Traffic Information Service or Sector TOT : Time Over Target
TITLE : Message Name TOT : Total
TIZ : Traffic Information Zone TOWP : Take Off Waypoint
TK : Turkish Air (airline) TP : TAP Air Portugal
TKE TrackAngle Error TP : Trajectory Prediction ; Transport Protocol
TKOF : Take-off TP : Turning Point
TKX : Crosstell Tracker TP : True Positive
TL : Tans Mediterranean Airways (airline) TP-4 : Transport Protocol, class 4
TL : Transition Line (Level) TPAS : Trajectory Predictor based Aircraft Simulator
TL : Traverse Level TPC : Tactical Pilotage Charts
TL… : Until (meteo) TPD : Transition Programme Description
TLA : Title Line Area TPDR : Transponder
TLOF : Touchdown and lift-off area TPDU : Transport Protocol Data Unit (RMCDE)
TLPD : Traffic Load Prediction Device TPINS : Transition Plan For The Implementation Of The
TLS : Tactical Load Smoother Navigation Strategy
TLS : Target Level of Safety TPL : Task Priority List
TLV : Type Length Value TPL : Transport Layer
TLX : Task Load Index (NAA) TPS : A mono-radar track format
TM : Traffic Management TPT : Touchdown Point
TMA : Terminal Manoeuvring Area ; Terminal Control Area TQM : Total Quality Management
(ICAO) TR : Test Report
TMA : Traffic Management Advisor TR : Track
TMA-TC : TMA Tactical Controller TR : Transbrasil (airline)
TMC : Technical Monitoring and Control TR : Turkey
TMC : Terminal Control Centre TRA : Required Time for Arrival
TMC : Thrust Management Computer TRA : Temporary Reserved Airspace/Area
TMCS : Technical Maintenance and Control System TRA : Traffic (type)
TMCS : Technical Monitoring and Control System TRA : Thrust Reduction Altitude
(RMCDE / MADAP) TRACON : Terminal Radar Approach Control
TMCU : Tower Main CWP Unit TRAINDEV2 : Integrated Eurocontrol Training Design Tool
TMF : Thrust Management Function TRAMON : Traffic Monitoring
TMG : Tourig Motor Glider TRANS : Transition or Transmit or transmitter
TMPA : Traffic Management Program Alert TRANSCOM : French public telecommunication network
TMRR : Temporary Minimum Disk Route TRAP : Technical Review and Audit Plan
TMS : TeleManagement System TRB : Tracker Ball
TMS : Tools Manager Server TRB : Transportation Research Board (4-States)
TMS : Traffic Management System TRD : Transit Routing Domain
TMSSG : Top Management Structure Sub-Group TRE : Type Rating Examiner
TMZ : Transponder Mandatory Zones TREE : Transit Radiation effects on Electronic Equipment
TMU : Traffic Management Unit (FAA) TREN : Transport and Energy (General Directorate EU)
TN : Track Number TRF : Total Regulated Flights
TN : Trajectory Negociation TRG : Training
TN : True Negative TRI : Type Rating Instrucor
TN True North TRK : Track (to a NAVAID)
TN : Tunisia (ISO Countries Codes) TRL : Transition Level
TNA : Turn Altitude TRM : Team Resource Management
TNAV : Time Navigation TRML : Terminal
TNH : Turn Height TRMTFII : Team Resource Management Task Force II
TO : Takeoff TRNG : Training
TO : Technical Order TROL : Tapeless, Rotorless On Line
TO : Time Over TROP : Tropopause
TO : To…(place) TRP : Thrust Rating Panel
TOA : Terms of Agreement TRR : Test Readiness Review (MAS - ODS)
TOAST : Team Oriented ATC Simulator Training TRS : Time to Remove from the Sequence
TOAST : Technical, Operational and System Tests TRSB : Time Reference Scanning Beam
TOC : Technical Operators Centre TRSN : Transtition
TOC : Top Of Climb TRTO : Type Rating Training Organisation
TOC : Transfer Of Control TRU : True
TOD : Top Of Descent TRUST : Terminal Routes Using Speed-Control
TODA : Take Off Distance Available (ICAO) Techniques (MITRE, CAASD)
TODAH : Take Off distance available, helicopter TRY/PFL : Try Input of Planned Flight Level
TOGA : Takeoff/Go-Around TS : Technical Specification
TO EPR Takeoff Engine Pressure Ratio TS : Technical Supplement
TO Nl Takeoff Engine Fan Speed TS : Test Specification
TOP : Cloud Top TS : Thunderstorm (meteo)
TOPL : Take Off Performance Limits TS : Track Server
TOR : (Swedish) Briefing System (MET, Flight Plans) TS : Transport Service User
TOR : Terms Of Reference TSA : Temporary Segregated Area
TORA : Take Off Run Available TSAP : Transport Service Access Point
TORCH : Technical, Economical and Operational TSCU : Tower Support CWP Unit
Assessment of an ATM Concept Achievable from the Year TSD : Time Sequence Diagram
2005 TSD : Traffic Situation Display (FREER)
TOS : Traffic Orientation Scheme TSDD : Test Synthetic Dynamic Display
TOSCA : Testing Operational Scenarios for Concepts in TSDF : Time Slot Duty Factor
ATM TSDG : Technical and System Development Group

TSE : Total System Error UAR : Upper Air Route

TSG : Training Sub-Group UAS : Upper Airspace
TSGE : Tri-Service Group on Communications and UAV : Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Electronics UCDU : Universal Control and Display Unit
TSIKADA : Russian four-satellite civil navigation system. UDA : Upper Advisory (Service) Area
TSIKADA-M : Russian six-satellite military navigation UDF : Ultra High Frequency Direction Finding
system UDF : Unducted Fan
TSNT :Transient UDRE : User Differential Range Error
TSO : Technical Service/Standard Order UEATMS : Uniform European Air Traffic Management
TSO : Time Sharing Option System
TSP : HRS Training Sub-Programme (EATM) UEO : Union de l'Europe Occidentale / Western European
TSR : Terminal Surveillance Radar Union (=WEU)
TSr : Track Swop Rate UERE : User Equivalent Range Error
TSRV : Transport System Research Vehicle (Facility) UFF : Ultimate Fallback Facility
TSS : Target Software Server UFN : Until Further Notice
TSS : Traffic Sub-System UFO : Unidentified Flying Object
TST : Test UHDT : Unable Higher Due Traffic
TST : Trajectory Support Tool UHF : Ultra High Frequency
TSTMS : Thunderstorms UIC : Unit Identity Code
TSU : Technical Support Unit UIC : Upper Information Centre
TT : TeleTypewriter UIECS : Union of International and European Civil
TT : Total Temperature Servants
TTA : Tactical Training Area UIMS : User Interface Management System
TTC : Telemetry and Telecommand Centre UIR : Upper (flight) Information Region
TTF : Total Flights UIVE : User Ionospheric Vertical Range
TTG : Time To Go UK : Air UK (airline)
TTL : Transistor-Transistor Logic UK : United Kingdom (ISO Country Code)
TTP : TCAS II Transition Program UKAATS : UK Advanced ATS
TTR : Target Tracking Radar UKD : Upgrade ZKSD and coupling with DERD-X
TTS : Time To Station Ukraviatsia : Ukrainian State Aviation Administration
TTS : Trails Transport Service (ATN) UkSATSE : Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise
TTW : Time To Waypoing UL : Air Lanka (airline)
TTY : Teletype Telex Machine UL : Ultra Light glider
TU : Tunis Air UL : Upper Link (ATS route indication) or Uplink
TU : Temps Universel ULM : Ultra Light Motorized
TU : Turkey ULR : Ultra Long Range
TUM : Time Update Message UMA : Unmanned Aircraft
TURB : Turbulence UNA : Unable
TV : Television UNAP : Unable to Approve
TVE : Total Vertical Error UNAVBL : Unavailable
TVOR : Terminal VOR UNHCR : United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
TWDL : Two-Way DataLink UNINC : Unusual Incidents
TWG : Training Working Group UNL : Unlimited
TWI : Terminal Weather Information UNLGT : Unlighted
TWIP : Terminal Weather Information for Pilots UNMKD : Unmarked
TWN : Tactical Weather Network UNMNT : Unmonitored
TWP : Technical Work Programme in the Air Navigation UNO : United Nations Organization
Field (ICAO) UNREL : Unreliable
TWR : Tower Control Unit (Aerodrome Control Tower) UNT : Until
TWS : Technical Watch Supervisor UNUSBL : Unusable
TWS : Terminal Weather Service (ICAO) UPD : Update Plan Divergence
TWS : Track While Scan UPP : Upper airspace
TWT : Travelling Wave Tube UPS : Uninterrupted Power Supply / System
TWY : Taxiway UPSEL : Update Selection
TWYL : Taxiway Lights URA : User Range Accuracy
TX / RX : Transmitter / Receiver (Radar head) URANIA : UpRading Athens Terminal Area aNd
Tx : Next waypoint ETA Interfacing to the PALLAS ACC system
Tx : Teletype URB : CFMU – User Relations Bureau
TX : Transmitter Station URD : User Requirements Document
Txt : Text URE : User Range Error
TXWY : Taxy Way URET : User Request Evaluation Tool (MITRE Conflict
TYP or TYPE : Aircraft Type Detection product)
TYPH : Typhoon URG : Urgency (ICAO)
t (Tau) : Symbol for time URP : User Requirements Phase
URTF : User Requirements Task Force
-U- US USAir
USAF : US Air Force
U : Upward (tendency in RVR during pervious 10 minutes) USAREUR : US Army (Representative) in Europe
U/L : Upper / Lower - Upper Link USART : Universal Synchronous / Asynchronous
U/S : Unservicealble Receiver/Transmitter
UA : Ukraine (ISO Countries Codes) USCG : United States Coast Guard
UA : United Airlines (airline) USD : US Dollar
UAB : Until Advised By USFSPEI : Union Syndicale Fédérale of the European and
UAC : Upper Area Control (Centre) International Public Services
UACC : Upper Airspace Control Centre USG : US Government
UAP : User Application Profile (RMCDE) USNO : US Naval Observatory

USSPE : Union Syndicale - Service public européen / VDGS : Visual Docking Guidance System
European Public Service Union (=EPSU) VDL : VHF Digital/Data Link
UT : Universal Time VDL/4 : VHF Self-organising TDMA (STDMA) Data Link
UTA : Upper (Traffic) Control Area Mode 4
UTA : Upper Transition Area VDOP : Vertical Dilution Of Precision
UTC : Universal Time Co-ordinates VDR : VHF Data Radio
UTP : Unshielded Twisted Pair VER : Vertical
UUP : Updated (Airspace) Use Plan VHFAMS : Very High Frequency Aeronautical Mobile
UVA : Utility Value Analysis Services
-V- VDR : VHF Digital/Data Radio
V : Velocity VDU : Video (Visual) Display (Distribution) Unit
V : Volt VDX : Videotext
V1 : Take-off decision speed VEL : Velocity Leader
V2 : Minimum take-off safety speed at 35’ VENSIM : Ventana Simulator
V&V : Validation & Verification Ver : Vertical
V/M : Volts-per-meter VESDA : Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (Fire
V/S : Vertical Speed/Vertical alarm system)
V/STOL : Vertical or Short Take-Off and Landing VF : Voice Frequency
Vx : Version x VFE : Flaps Extended Placard Speed
VA : Heading to an Altitude (ARINC 424 Path Terminator) VFOP : Visual Flight Rules Operations Panel
VA : Design Maneuvering Speed VFR : Visual Flight Rules
VA : Vulcanic Ash (meteo) VFXR(R) : Flap Retraction Speed
VAA : Value Added Applications VFXR(X) : Flap Extension Speed
VAC : Volts, Alternate Current VG : Ground Velocity
VAC : Visual Approach and Landing Chart VG : Validity Generalisation
VAFOR : Very Advanced Flight Data Processing System VG/DG : Vertical Gyro/Directional Gyro
Operational Requirement VGND : Ground Velocity
VAFORIT : VAFOR Implementation VGS : VHF Datalink Ground Station
VALFAC : Validation Facility (avionics test and simulation VH : Maximum Level-flight Speed with Continuous Power
facility) VHF : Very High Frequency
VAN : Value Added Network VHF R/T : Very High Frequency Radio/Telephony
VAP : Visual Aids Panel VHF-OTF : VHF Operations Task Force
VAP : Volumetric Airspace Penetration VHRR : Very High-Resolution Radiometer
VAPS : Virtual Applications Programming Software VHSIC : Very High Speed Interated Circuit
VAPS : Visual Approaches VI : Heading to Intercept (ARINC 424 Path Terminator)
VAQ : VHF Avionics Qualification VIA : By way of
VAR : Variation Magnectic VICE : Instead/Versus
VAR : Volt-amps Reactive VID : Visual Image Display
VAR : VCS, Ancillaries and Remote control system VIP : Very Important Person
VAR : Visual-aural Radio Range Vis : Visual aids
VAS : Vienna ATCC Data Processing System VIS : Visibility
VAS : Vortex Advisory System VISSR : Visible Infrared Spin Scan Radiometer
VASI : Visual Approach Slope Indicator VL : Very Low ATC Complexity
VASIS : Visual Approach Slope Indicator System VLS : Lowest Selectable Airspeed
VAT : Value Added Tax VLBI : Very Long Baseline Interferometry
VAW : Vertical Assistance Window (ODID) VLCT : Very Large Capacity Transport
VBF(LO) : Flaps up minimum buffet speed at current VLE : Landing Gear Extended Placard Airspeed
maneuver load factor minus altitude dependent variable VLF : Very Low Frequency
VBX : Visual Basic Extensions VLO : Maximum Landing Gear of Operating Speed
VC : Design Cruising Speed VLOF : Lift-off Speed
VC : In Vicinity (meteo) VLR : Very Long Range
VC : Virtual Circuit VLSI : Very Large Scale Integration
VD : Design Diving Speed VLUT : Video Look-Up Table
VD : Heading to a DME distance VM : Regional Airlines France (airline)
VDC : Volts, Direct Current VM : Heading to a Manual Termination (ARINC 424 Path
VDEV : Vertical Deviation Terminator)
VCCS : Voice Communication and Control System VMAX : Basic Clean Aircraft Maximum CAS
VCI : Voice Change Instruction, a message of the ACM VMC : Visual Meteorological Conditions
service VMC : Minimum Control Speed with Critical Engine Out
VCMAX : Active Maximum Control Speed VM(LO) : Minimum Maneuver Speed
VCMIN : Active Minimum Control Speed VMMS : VHF Multi-frequency Management Unit
VCO : Voltage Controlled Oscillator VMIN : Basic Clean Aircraft Minimum CAS
VDP : Visual Descent Point VMO : Velocity Max Operating
VCR : Visual Control Room VN : Valid Negatives
VCRI : Verification Cross Reference Index VNAV : Vertical Navigation (provides computer description
VCS : Voice Communications System of aircraft's speed and altitude that can be tracked by
VCSS : Voice Communications Switching System autoflight system)
VCSTF, VCS-TF : Voice Communications System VNE : Never-exceed Speed
Specification Task Force VNO : Maximum Structural Cruising Speed
VCY : Vicinity VNSE : Vertical Navigation System Performance
VD : Heading to a DME Distance (ARINC 424 Path VO : Tyrolean Airways (airline)
Terminator) VOI : Volume of Operational Interest
VD : Vertical Dispersal VoL : Value of Life
VDC : Direct Current Voltage VOL : Volume
VDF : Very high frequency Direction Finding station VOLMET : Meteorological Information for Aircraft in Flight
VDF : VHF Direction Finder VOLMET : Routine Weather Reports Broadcast on VHF

VOM : Volt-ohm-milliammeter WAC : World aeronautical chart-ICAO 1:1.000.000

VOR : VHF OmniRange Navigatgion System (ground WACS : Wireless Airport Communications Systems
navigational aid that can provide display of aircraft position WAD : Wide Area Differential
relative to course through selected ground navigational WAD-GNSS : Wide Area Differential GNSS
radio transmitter) WADGPS : Wide Area Differential GPS
VOR/DME, VOR-DME : VHF Omni-directional Ranging / WAFC : World Area Forecast Centre
Distance Measurement Equipment WAFS : World Area Forecast System
VORTAC, VOR-TACAN, VOR/TAC : Combined VOR and WAGE : Wide Area GPS Enhancement program
TACAN WAN : Wide Area Network
VOT : VHF Omnidirectional Range Test – VOR-reciever WARC : World Administrative Radio Communication
test facility Conference
VOT : VOR airborne equipment test facility WARC-MOB : World Administrative Radio Communication
VP : Vertical Profile Conference - Mobile Communication.
VPAE : Vertical Profile Angle Error Waypoint : Position in space usually on aircraft's flight
VPATH : Vertical Path plan
VPIP : Vertical Intercept Point WB : Westbound
VP : Valid Positives WBAR : Wing Bar Lights
VPD : Vertical Polar Diagram WBC : Weight and Balance Computer
VR : Cabo Verde Airlines (airline) WBS : Weight and Balance System
VR : Heading to a VOR Radial (ARINC 424 Path WBS : Work Breakdown Structure
Terminator) WC : Waypoint Capture
VR : Takeoff Rotation Velocity WCA : Wind Correction Angle
VRB : Variable (meteo) WCL : Weather Channel
VREF : Approach Reference speed WDI : Wind Directon Indicator
VRRS : Voice Recording and Display System WDSPR : Widespread
VRS : Voice Response System WDW : Window
VS : Stalling Speed WEA : Whole ECAC Area
VS : Vocational Stabilisation WEF : With Effect From or Effective From
VS : Design Speed for Maximum Gust Intensity WEU : Western European Union (military matters)
VSA : By Visible reference to the ground WG : Working Group
VSAT : Very Small Aperture satellite Terminal WGCS-84 : World Global Co-ordinate System 1984
VSBY : Visibility WGPDS : Word and Graphics Process Documentation
VSCS : Voice Switching and Control System System
VSD : Vision and Strategy Document WGR : Working Group on Route Charges
VSI : Stalling Speed in a Specified Flight Configuration WGRSG : Sub-Group of the Charges Working Group
VSI/TRA : Vertical Speed Indicator/Traffic, Resolution WGS : World Geodetic System
Advisory WGS : World Geodetic Survey
VSIG : Vertical Separation Implementation Group WGS-72 : : World Geodetic System/Standard (1972)
VSM : Vertical Separation Minimum WGS-84 : World Global System 84, which is the ICAO
VSO : Stalling Speed in the Landing Configuration recommended parameterisation of an ellipsoid earth model
VSP : Variable System Parameter WHORU : WHO aRe yoU
VSP : Vertical Speed WI : Within
VSSE : Intentional One Engine Inoperative Speed is a WID : Width
minimum speed selected by the manufacturer for WIE : With immediate effect or effective immediately
intentionally rendering one engine inoperative in flight. WILCO : Will Comply
VSSG : Vertical Separation Sub-Group WINDR : Wind Direction
VSTOL : Vertical or Short Takeoff and Landing WINDMG : Wind Magnitude
VSWR : Voltage Standing Wave Ratio WINTEM : Forecast upper wind and temperature
VTK : Vertical Track Distance WIP : Work in Progress
VTN : Voice Telecommunications Network WIPO : World Intellectual Property Organisation
VTOL : Vertical Take-Off and Landing WIRS : Wide Area Reference Stations
V/TRK : Vertical Track WKDAYS : Monday through Friday
VTR : Variable Takeoff Rating WKEND : Saturday and Sunday
VTS : Vessel Traffic Services WKN : Weaken or Weakening
VTT : Vertical Threshold Test WKSP : Transmission Centres Workshop ; Data
VU : Utility Speed Transmission Workshop
VVD : Vertical View Display WLA : WorkLoad Assessment
VWF : Video For Windows WM : Working Memory
VX : Speed for Best Angle of Climb WMB : Window Management Button
VY : Speed for Best Rate of Climb WMO : World Meteorological Organisation
Vl : Critical Engine Failure Velocity (Takeoff Decision WMSC : Weather Message Switching Center
Speed) WMSCR : Weather Message Switching Center
V2 : Takeoff Climb Velocity Replacement
WND : Wind
-W- WNW : West-North-West
WO : Without
w : Wake Vortex category WO : World Airways
W : Watt WOC : Wing Operations Centre
W : West WOD : Word Of the Day
W : White WORM : Write Once, Read Many
W2 : World Airlines (airline) WP : Way-Point
W/MOD : With Modification of Vertical Profile WP : Work Package
W/STEP : With Step Change in Altitude WP : Work Programme
WAA : Wide Area Augmentation WP : Working Paper
WAC : World Aeronautical Charts WP : Working Position
WAAS : Wide Area Augmentation System WPD : Work Programme Document

WPL : Work Package Leaders XPLN : Cancel Plan

WPM : Words Per Minute XPT : Exit Point of a sector (ODID)
WPn : First waypoint in the next sector XQDM : Cancel QDM
WPP : Working Position Processor XRA : Crossing Request Answer (SEROS / MADAP)
WPT : Way point XRQ : Airspace Crossing Request Message (Airspace
WRC : World Radio-communications Conferences Crossing Dialogue)
WPs : Working Positions XS : Atmospherics
WPx : Next waypoint on the flight plan XSFL : Cancel Supplementary Flight Level
WRNG : Warning XSSR : Exit SSR
WS : Work Station XSSRBRIGH : Cancel SSR highlight
WS : Watch Supervisor XSTAT : Cancel Statistics
WS : Wind Shear XTDCP : Cancel Test Display Control Panel
WSC : West Sector Co-ordinator XTEDD : Cancel Test Electronic Data Display
WSFO : Weather Service Forecast Office XT : Air Exel (airline)
WSO : Weather Service Office XTK : Cross Track Distance
WSPD : Wind Speed XTK : Crosstrack (cross track error)
WSR : Wet Snow on Runway(s) XTRK : Cancel Track
WSW : West-South-West XTT : Across Track Tolerance
WT : Weight XX… : Heavy (used to qualify weather phenomena such
WTC : Wake Turbulence Category as rain, e.g. heavy rain = XXRA)
WTSPT : Waterspout XY : Ryan Air
WTR : Water on Runway(s)
WTWS : Windshear and Turbulence Warning System -Y-
WWW : World Wide Web (INTERNET) Y : Yellow
WX : Weather YCZ : Yellow caution zone (runway lighting)
WX DEF : Weather Deviation Yd : Yards
WXMS : Weather Mapping System YD :Yaw Damper
WXR : Weather Radar YR : Your
YSAS : Yaw Stability Augmentation System
-X- YU : The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (ISO Country
Code)
X : Cross
(X) : Irregular -Z-
X-BAND The frequency range between 8000 and 12500 Z : Zulu (GMTtime)
MHz ZA : South Africa (ISO Country Code)
X-Wind : Cross Wind ZCZC : Start of a message (Radioteletype)
X25 : Standard protocol in telecommunications ZFW : Zero Fuel Weight
X.25 : Packet Switched Data Network ZNY : New York Air Route Traffic Control Center
XAP : Crossing Alternate Proposal Message ZOC : Zone of Convergence
XASM : Cancel Assume ZOE : Zone d'Echange
XASP : Extended AIRCOM Service Processor ZULU : Greenwich Mean Time or Universal Time
XBAR : Crossbar (of approach lighting system) Coordinated UTC
XBRIGHT : Cancel highlighting ZVF : Zero Velocity Filter
XCD: Exceptional Conditions
XCM : Crossing Request Cancelation Message
XCONF : Delete CONFlict
XCOORD : Cancel Co-ordination
XCOP : Exit Co-ordination Point
XCOR : Cancel Correlation
XCVR : Transceiver
XECM : Cancel Executive Controller Message
XEU : European Currency Unit (ECU)
XEXPLT : Cancel Extrapolation
XFDM : Cancel FDM
XFL : Exit Flight Level (from a sector or volume of
airspace)
XFR : Transfer
XFRQ : Cancel FreQuency message
XGEO : Cancel GEO
XHOLD : Cancel Hold
XIFL : Cancel Intermediate Flight Level
XIN : Crossing intentions
XIN : Military Crossing Intention Notification Message
XLTR : Translater
XM : External Master
XMET : Cancel METAR
XMIT : Transmit
XMITR : Transmitter
XNG : Crossing
XTRK : Cross Track Error
XPD : ATC Transponder (also XPDR, XPNDR, TPR)
XPDR : Transponder
XPNDR : Transponder
XMT : Excluding (Messager)
XNSSR : Exit NSSR
XOFF/PDR : Cancel Off Predetermined Route

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AAA (All Aviation Abbreviations) www.flyingineurope.

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-1-9- AAIS : Automated AIS

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ADS-B : Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast AFM : Airplane Flight Manual

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ANP : Actual Navigation Performance Correspondence

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ARINC 740 : Multiple-Input Cockpit Printer AS : Altostratus

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AT At (an altitude) ATMC : Air Traffic Management Centre

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CAL : Computer Aided Learning CAWS : Common Aviation Weather Sub-Systerm

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CLD : Cloud Procedures

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COS : Chief of Staff CRZ : Cruise

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DMA : Divergence Monitoring and Alert DRG : During

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ECA : Executive Controller Assistant

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EEC : Electronic Engine Control ELT : Emergency Locator Transmitter

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EPAC : Eurocontrol Programme Appraisal Committee ESL : Entry Sequence List

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FDDI : Fiberoptical Digital Data Interchange FLCH Flight Level Change

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Commission) FTFM : Filed Tactical Flight Model

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GDCA : General Directorate for Civil Aviation (SP) GOVT : Government

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HAC Hughes Aircraft Co. HJ : Sinrise to Sunset

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IFD : Initial Functional Description / EASIE IMT : Immediate or Immediately

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ITI : Italian Interface KG : Kilogram

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LAS : Lower Airspace Sector LLC-I : Logical Link Control - Class I

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LTD : Limited MAG : Magnetic

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MBO : Management by Objectives MEI : Multi Engine Instructor

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MSC : Maastricht Steering Committee MVFR : Marginal Visual Flight Rules

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NAT ADS : North Atlantic Automatic Dependent NE : North-East

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NODE : NATS' Operational Display Equipment NWB : Northwest Bound

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