Key Aspects of FAA's Plans To Acquire the Multi-Billion Dollar Advanced Automation System and Related Programs
IMTEC-85-11
Published: Jun 17, 1985. Publicly Released: Jun 17, 1985.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) efforts to acquire a more automated air traffic control system, including: (1) the Advanced Automation System (AAS) computer hardware and software replacement program; (2) the Automated En Route Air Traffic Control (AERA) program; and (3) the Mode S program.
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Air traffic control systemsAir traffic controllersData transmissionInformation systemsMode S surveillanceProgram evaluationRegulatory agenciesResearch and developmentTestingAircraft acquisition program