Traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-001023",
  "term": "Traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS)",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "An airborne collision avoidance system based on radar beacon signals which operates independent of ground-based equipment. TCAS-I generates traffic advisories only. TCAS-II generates traffic advisories, and resolution (collision avoidance) advisories in the vertical plane.",
  "abbreviation": "TCAS",
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/traffic-alert-and-collision-avoidance-system-tcas/"
}