ATC

ATC

• Abbreviation for Automatic Temperature Control:
• A system in vehicles or buildings that maintains a preset temperature automatically.
• Function:
  • Adjusts heating and cooling systems to keep the environment at the desired temperature.
• Abbreviation for Air-Traffic Control:
• A service provided by ground-based controllers who coordinate aircraft movements on the ground and in the air.
• Purpose:
  • Ensures safe and efficient movement of aircraft within controlled airspace.
• Abbreviation for Automatic Traction Control:
• An optional feature based on ABS that prevents drive wheels from spinning on slippery surfaces.
• Function:
  • Uses braking on individual wheels and/or reduces engine throttle to improve traction.
  • Also known as ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation in German).