ACO

abbreviation

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Domain air traffic

lennutegevuse koordinaator

ACO

aircraft coordinator

aircraft co-ordinator

ACO

isik või meeskond, kes koordineerib õhusõidukite tegevust SAR-i korral, et toetada SMC ja OSC tegevust

a person or team who coordinates the involvement of multiple aircraft in SAR operations in support of the SAR mission coordinator and on-scene coordinator

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lennutegevuse koordinaator

ACO abbreviation

aircraft coordinator

Usage examples

The purpose of the aircraft coordinator (ACO) function is to maintain high flight safety and cooperate in the rescue action to make it more effective. The ACO function should be seen as a cooperating, supporting and advisory service. The ACO should normally be designated by the SMC, or if that is not practicable, by the OSC. The ACO function will normally be performed by the facility with the most suitable mix of communication means, radar, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) combined with trained personnel to effectively coordinate the involvement of multiple aircraft in SAR operations while maintaining flight safety.

aircraft co-ordinator

ACO abbreviation

Usage examples

The purpose of an ACO is to contribute to flight safety and to perform an efficient SAR operation. The ACO should have a clear understanding of the aim of the SAR operation. ACOs should be prepared and able to coordinate SAR aircraft tasked by an SMC. Particular attention should be paid to aircraft that are likely to operate close to each other.

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