controlled time of arrival

controlled time of arrival

[kən¦trōld ′tīm əv ə′rīv·əl]

(navigation)

A time of arrival determined in advance, requiring careful planning, accurate navigation, and frequent checking of position and speed.

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controlled time of arrival

The original estimated time of arrival adjusted by an ATC (air traffic control system) command center ground-delay factor.

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