Tracon - Airplane Tracking Software of Nigeria.
The Airspace Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON)
Documented by:
Jahath Bennett Inyang
+2347035032875
School of Information Technology and Communications,
American University of Nigeria,
Yola, Adamawa State,
Nigeria.
Introduction
Consequent upon the series of airplane crashes that Nigeria witnessed between October 2005 and December 2006, the Federal Government was forced to take an uncommon, critical look into the aviation sector and possibly carry out a holistic overhauling of the entire system. The series of tragedies painted a negative image of the security of our air-space to the international community which prompted for its blacklisting, and hence, the need to carry out decisive actions to win back the confidence of air travelers. One of such moves to reposition the sector was the decision to embark on the installation of special communication radars at strategic airports across the country in a project code-named, TRACON, meaning, Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria.
The Aim of TRACON
According to AllAfrica.com, “The primary aim of the radar project was to provide total coverage for the Nigerian airspace, enhance civil and military surveillance of aircraft operating in the country.” (2010: 4). The multi-billion naira project when operational was expected to monitor the airspace better and also improve safety as aircraft would be captured both on radar and communication. It was designed to assist both pilots and air traffic controllers in discharge of their duties. The equipment is meant to aid separation of aircraft in the airspace. With the radar, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency’s (NAMA) air traffic controllers will be able to track overflying aircraft; hence it will boost the agency’s revenue (BusinessdayOnline.com: 2).
To enable it carry out these functions effectively, its architectural designed was to consist of Voice Communication
Documented by:
Jahath Bennett Inyang
+2347035032875
School of Information Technology and Communications,
American University of Nigeria,
Yola, Adamawa State,
Nigeria.
Introduction
Consequent upon the series of airplane crashes that Nigeria witnessed between October 2005 and December 2006, the Federal Government was forced to take an uncommon, critical look into the aviation sector and possibly carry out a holistic overhauling of the entire system. The series of tragedies painted a negative image of the security of our air-space to the international community which prompted for its blacklisting, and hence, the need to carry out decisive actions to win back the confidence of air travelers. One of such moves to reposition the sector was the decision to embark on the installation of special communication radars at strategic airports across the country in a project code-named, TRACON, meaning, Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria.
The Aim of TRACON
According to AllAfrica.com, “The primary aim of the radar project was to provide total coverage for the Nigerian airspace, enhance civil and military surveillance of aircraft operating in the country.” (2010: 4). The multi-billion naira project when operational was expected to monitor the airspace better and also improve safety as aircraft would be captured both on radar and communication. It was designed to assist both pilots and air traffic controllers in discharge of their duties. The equipment is meant to aid separation of aircraft in the airspace. With the radar, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency’s (NAMA) air traffic controllers will be able to track overflying aircraft; hence it will boost the agency’s revenue (BusinessdayOnline.com: 2).
To enable it carry out these functions effectively, its architectural designed was to consist of Voice Communication
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