air traffic control beacon interrogator

air traffic control beacon interrogator (ATCBI)

That part of the air traffic control radar beacon system located on the ground that interrogates an airborne transponder and receives a reply. The aircraft responder transmits its identity and altitude. See air traffic control radar beacon system.
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