GM1 ATS.TR.245 Use of surface
movement surveillance equipment at aerodromes
ED Decision 2020/008/R
FUNCTIONS
OF SURFACE MOVEMENT RADAR IN SURFACE MOVEMENT CONTROL
The information displayed on an SMR display may be used to assist in:
(a) monitoring of aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area for compliance with clearances and instructions;
(b) determining that a runway is clear of traffic prior to a landing or take-off;
(c) providing information on essential local traffic on or near the manoeuvring area;
(d) determining the location of aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area;
(e) providing directional taxi information to aircraft when requested by the pilot or deemed necessary by the air traffic controller. Except under special circumstances, e.g. emergencies, such information should not be issued in the form of specific heading instructions; and
(f) providing assistance and advice to emergency vehicles.
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