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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).
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