MATS Definitions

Question 1

Airport Traffic

Answer 1

air traffic on the maneuvering area of an airport and all aircraft flying in the vicinity of an airport

Question 2

Maneuvering Area

Answer 2

The part of an aerodrome, other than an apron, that is intended to be used for the takeoff and landing of aircraft and for the movement of aircraft associated with takeoff and landing

Question 3

Control Zone (CZ)

Answer 3

A controlled airspace of defined dimensions extending upwards from the surface of the earth to and including 3000 ft AAE unless otherwise specified.

Question 4

Tower Radar Area (TRA)

Answer 4

An area of defined dimensions surrounding a controlled aerodrome within which ATS surveillance services are provided

Question 5

Control Service

Answer 5

Issues clearances and instructions as necessary to maintain a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of traffic under the control of your unit.

Question 6

Airport Control Service

Answer 6

A control service provided by an airport control towers to aircraft and vehicles on the maneuvering area of an airport and to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport

Question 7

Chaff

Answer 7

Radar confusion reflectors, which consist of thin, narrow metallic strips of various lengths and frequency responses, used to reflect echoes for confusion purposes

Question 8

CIRVIS

Answer 8

A plan developed for the reporting of vital intelligence sightings to extend the early-warning coverage of the North American continent.

Question 9

ATS Surveillance Monitoring

Answer 9

The use of ATS surveillance for providing aircraft with information and advice relative to significant deviations from their normal path

Question 10

NOTAM

Answer 10

A NOTAM is a notice distributed by means of telecommunications containing information concerning the establishment, conditions or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations

Question 11

Flight Plan Office

Answer 11

A flight information centre (FIC) or part of an area control centre (ACC) where flight plans and flight itineraries may be filed

Question 12

Air Traffic Operations Specialist (ATOS)

Answer 12

Specialist responsible for receiving and reviewing data for air traffic control operations. They are also responsible for search and rescue coordination for IFR aircraft. In general term, they are supporting the operations of an ACC.

Question 13

Community aerodrome radio station (CARS)

Answer 13

An aeronautical radio station established to provide aviation support services at certain isolated aerodromes in the Arctic and northern Quebec, in accordance with the provisions contained in the “Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Services” (RAC) section of the Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (TC AIM).

Question 14

Flight Plan (FP)

Answer 14

Specified information, submitted in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), with regard to the intended flight of an aircraft.

Question 15

movement area

Answer 15

The part of an aerodrome intended to be used for the surface movement of aircraft and that includes the manoeuvring area and aprons

Question 16

Apron

Answer 16

That part of an aerodrome, other than the manoeuvring area, intended to accommodate any of the following:
* The loading and unloading of passengers and cargo
* The refuelling, servicing, maintenance, and parking of aircraft
* Any movement of aircraft, vehicles, and pedestrians engaged in services necessary for such purposes.

Question 17

ground traffic

Answer 17

All traffic, other than aircraft, on the manoeuvring and runway protected area, such as vehicle, equipment, and personnel

Question 18

air traffic

Answer 18

All aircraft in flight or operating on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome

Question 19

Intersection

Answer 19

The point where two runways, a runway and a taxiway, or two taxiways cross or meet

Question 20

aerodrome

Answer 20

Any area of land, water (including the frozen surface thereof) or other supporting surface used, designed, prepared, equipped, or set apart for use, either in whole or in part, for the arrival, departure, movement, or servicing of aircraft. This includes any buildings, installations, and equipment situated thereon or associated
therewith.

Question 21

Airport

Answer 21

An aerodrome for which an airport certificate is in force

Question 22

controlled aerodrome

Answer 22

An aerodrome at which an ATC unit is in operation.

Question 23

controlled airport

Answer 23

An airport at which an airport control service is provided.

Question 24

active runway

Answer 24

Any runway or runways currently being used for takeoff or landing. When multiple runways are used, they are all considered active runways.

Question 25

preferential runway

Answer 25

One or more runways designated and published by the airport operator whose selection directs aircraft away from noise-sensitive areas during the initial departure and final approach phases of flight. Designation of preferential runways may be governed by time restrictions, weather, runway conditions, airport layout, aircraft routings, or capacity maximization.

Question 26

ATIS (automatic terminal information service)

Answer 26

The provision, throughout the day or a specified portion of the day, of current, routine information to arriving and departing aircraft by means of continuous and repetitive recorded broadcasts

Question 27

RPA (runway protected area)

Answer 27

The area around an active runway established to protect aircraft taking off and landing from taxiing aircraft and ground traffic.

Question 28

RUNWAY INCURSION

Answer 28

Any occurrence at an aerodrome where NAV CANADA services are provided involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person within the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take off of aircraft.

Question 29

linkage

Answer 29

An automated or manual function that matches ATS surveillance data with flight plan data

Question 30

oblique angle

Answer 30

Any angle that is not 90 degrees.