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ground-controlled approach [′grau̇nd kən‚trōld ə‚prōch] (navigation) Technique or procedures by which a ground controller directs an aircraft to reach a point from which a landing may be made; the controller utilizes information from various sensors, including radar. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| On 1 January 1943, just nine days after the first successful experimental demonstration of Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) technology, the system was called into emergency use for the first time when a snowstorm closed down the field at NAS Currently the United States depend on two types of mobile equipment for air-traffic control and ground controlled approach (GCA) at tactical airfields. |
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