GM1 ATS.TR.245 Use of surface movement surveillance equipment at aerodromes

• ED Decision 2020/008/R found in: ATM/ANS Provision of Services (2017/373) (Feb 2023)

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. 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.