GM2 ATS.TR.245 Use of surface
movement surveillance equipment at aerodromes
ED Decision 2020/008/R
FUNCTIONS
OF ADVANCED SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEMS — A-SMGCS IN SURFACE
MOVEMENT CONTROL
When authorised and subject to conditions prescribed by the competent authority, the information provided on an A-SMGCS display may be used for the purpose of:
(a) determining the location of aircraft on the movement area and vehicles on the manoeuvring area. Where visual observation by the aerodrome air traffic controller is not possible, or whenever deemed beneficial by the aerodrome air traffic controller, the information provided by A-SMGCS may be used to replace visual observation;
(b) monitoring of aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area for compliance with clearances and instructions;
(c) determining that a runway is clear of traffic or assisting in the assessment that a runway will be clear of traffic prior to a landing or take-off;
(d) providing information on essential local traffic on or near the manoeuvring area;
(e) providing directional taxi information to aircraft when requested by the pilot or deemed necessary by the air traffic controller. Such information should not be issued in the form of specific heading instructions (except in special circumstances, e.g. emergencies); and
(f) providing assistance and advice to emergency vehicles.
Aerodrome controllers can use Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems (A-SMGCS) to monitor aircraft/vehicle location, runway status, and traffic. A-SMGCS information can replace visual observation, ensure clearance compliance, provide taxi guidance (excluding specific headings except emergencies), and aid emergency vehicles, subject to authority approval.
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