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Target

Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000973

The indication shown on a display resulting from a primary radar return, a radar beacon reply, or an ADS-B report. The specific target symbol presented to ATC may vary based on the surveillance source and automation platform.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-AVN-000973
FieldAviation and air traffic control
SynonymsTarget symbol
ReferencesFAA Pilot/Controller Glossary
See alsoAssociated; Digital target; Fused target; Primary radar target; Radar; Secondary radar target; Target [ICAO]; Unassociated
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000973",
  "term": "Target",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "The indication shown on a display resulting from a primary radar return, a radar beacon reply, or an ADS-B report. The specific target symbol presented to ATC may vary based on the surveillance source and automation platform.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Target symbol"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "Associated",
    "Digital target",
    "Fused target",
    "Primary radar target",
    "Radar",
    "Secondary radar target",
    "Target [ICAO]",
    "Unassociated"
  ],
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/target/"
}

Record 973 of 1,122 in Aviation and air traffic control terminology (MLC-0104). Request the full dataset.