UFC 4-133-01N
24 February 2005
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RADAR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITY (RATCF).
2-2.1
Function.
Radar air traffic control facilities (RATCF) enable the radar branch to provide air
traffic control services using installed radar. The function of the radar branch is
to provide radar ATC services to instrument flight rules (IFR) and visual flight
rules (VFR) air traffic within assigned airspace. The scope of radar services
provided will vary according to equipment installed and the delegated airspace.
The scope and complexity of the services are the significant design drivers. Local
agreements may dictate that an FAA air traffic representative be provided office
space in the air traffic control facility The RATCF building contains equipment
used for controlling air traffic and is staffed by air traffic controllers and air OPS,
administrative and maintenance support personnel. The ASR, PAR, Precision
Approach Landing System (PALS), Transmitting and Receiving Sites, and
Navigation Aids Systems (NAVAIDS), all of which are remotely located, are
monitored and controlled in the RATCF. The RATCF contains an IFR control
room that includes the radar display consoles and communications control
equipment. An adjacent terminal equipment room houses all automation central
(or terminal) equipment, maintenance positions and audio/video tape recorders.
An office for the FAA liaison officer is required at joint operated Navy/FAA
terminal radar approach control (TRACON) facilities.
2-2.2
Location.
Locate the RATCF building adjacent to the ATCT where siting requirements
permit.
2-2.3
Architectural and Structural Requirements.
See Figures 1 through 5 and Table 1. Provide:
a. Removable, modular, access flooring in the IFR and IFR equipment
rooms with 457.2 mm (18 in.) of clearance provided between the
floor panels and sub floor to accommodate wiring and insulated
piping. See Paragraph 3-3.5.1.
b. A 2.9 m (9 ft.) clear ceiling height above accessible flooring.
c.
Built-in Electrostatic Dissipating (ESD) workbenches and shelving
in the IFR equipment room.
d. Facility and restroom areas must conform to the Uniform Federal
Accessibility Standards (UFAS).
e. Interior and exterior acoustical treatment to attain the room criteria
described in Paragraph 3-3.1. Use soft textured acoustical wall
panels in the IFR room.
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