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TRAFFIC COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (TCAS)

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Submitted by- Kiran Chavan, Madhura kadam

OBJECTIVES:

The primary objectives of TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) in aviation are:

1. Prevent mid-air collisions: TCAS aims to reduce the risk of collisions between aircraft in the air.
2. Enhance safety: By providing timely warnings and instructions, TCAS improves the overall safety of air
3. Increase situational awareness: TCAS helps pilots detect and track nearby aircraft, improving their awareness of the surrounding airspace.
4. Reduce pilot workload: By automating collision avoidance procedures, TCAS reduces the workload on pilots, allowing them to focus on other critical tasks.
5. Provide clear guidance: TCAS provides clear and concise instructions to pilots, ensuring they take the necessary actions to avoid collisions.
6. Minimize false alarms: TCAS is designed to minimize false alarms, reducing unnecessary pilot responses and ensuring that warnings are only issued when necessary.
7. Complement ATC: TCAS complements Air Traffic Control (ATC) services by providing an independent means of collision avoidance.
8. Improve collision avoidance procedures: TCAS helps standardize collision avoidance procedures, ensuring consistency across different aircraft and operators.

By achieving these objectives, TCAS plays a critical role in maintaining the safety of air travel and preventing mid-air collisions.