Surface metering program

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000957",
  "term": "Surface metering program",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "A capability within Terminal Flight Data Manager that provides the user with the ability to tactically manage surface traffic flows through adjusting desired minimum and maximum departure queue lengths to balance surface demand with capacity. When a demand/capacity imbalance for a surface resource is predicted, a metering procedure is recommended.",
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/surface-metering-program/"
}