2.2.1 Functional Relationships within a RAPCON
2.2.1.1
Overview
2.2.1.1.1 Effective functional relationships in a RAPCON will add to the ease
of operations. Because on-duty controllers are also responsible for training new
controllers, it is important to ensure that they have ready access to spaces that
support their multiple duties, without hindering their performance.
2.2.1.1.2 In RAPCONs where the Operations (Ops)/Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
room is dark to accommodate analog scopes, it is helpful to collocate certain spaces
so that personnel do not exit and re-enter the Ops/IFR. The designers should allow
for minimum light sensitivity adjustment for personnel working in or around the
Ops/IFR area. Lighting in toilet rooms, break rooms, etc. that are used by these
personnel should be dimly lit. The amount of care that the designer devotes to
this issue and similar issues will, in part, determine the quality of the RAPCON
work environment.
2.2.1.1.3 The location of training areas may be dependent upon how a particular
RAPCON operates.
2.2.1.1.3.1 For areas that train a high number of controllers, or where the onduty
controller staff also does the Computer Based Instruction (CBI) training,
the training room should be adjacent to the Ops/IFR room. When there is
heightened on-scope activity, on-duty controller-trainers can be easily
contacted and can quickly return to the Ops/IFR.
2.2.1.1.3.2 Manning and the number of personnel being trained are diminished
at RAPCONs where the mission covers a smaller number of approaches. The
training room, if separate from the briefing room, may be small enough to
accommodate only 1 or 2 computers. Most training takes place where
controller/trainers are actively at work. Some RAPCONs train personnel
directly on airport surveillance radar (ASR) scopes to more quickly participate
in control activities. These personnel are also able to simultaneously observe
controllers at work since they are trained in the Ops/IFR.
2.2.1.1.4 Simulator training set-up also varies. Its location depends upon size
of the RAPCON, RAPCON staff, configuration of the space within the
RAPCON facility and the type of equipment available for training.
RAPCONs still using ASR and precision approach radar (PAR) scopes
have their PAR simulators within the already darkened Ops/IFR. The CBI
simulators for ASR training are in separate, well-lit rooms. Digital simulators
for the PAR functions can be in well-lit rooms as well.
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2.2.1 Functional Relationships within a RAPCON
2.2.1.1
Overview
2.2.1.1.1 Effective functional relationships in a RAPCON will add to the ease
of operations. Because on-duty controllers are also responsible for training new
controllers, it is important to ensure that they have ready access to spaces that
support their multiple duties, without hindering their performance.
2.2.1.1.2 In RAPCONs where the Operations (Ops)/Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
room is dark to accommodate analog scopes, it is helpful to collocate certain spaces
so that personnel do not exit and re-enter the Ops/IFR. The designers should allow
for minimum light sensitivity adjustment for personnel working in or around the
Ops/IFR area. Lighting in toilet rooms, break rooms, etc. that are used by these
personnel should be dimly lit. The amount of care that the designer devotes to
this issue and similar issues will, in part, determine the quality of the RAPCON
work environment.
2.2.1.1.3 The location of training areas may be dependent upon how a particular
RAPCON operates.
2.2.1.1.3.1 For areas that train a high number of controllers, or where the onduty
controller staff also does the Computer Based Instruction (CBI) training,
the training room should be adjacent to the Ops/IFR room. When there is
heightened on-scope activity, on-duty controller-trainers can be easily
contacted and can quickly return to the Ops/IFR.
2.2.1.1.3.2 Manning and the number of personnel being trained are diminished
at RAPCONs where the mission covers a smaller number of approaches. The
training room, if separate from the briefing room, may be small enough to
accommodate only 1 or 2 computers. Most training takes place where
controller/trainers are actively at work. Some RAPCONs train personnel
directly on airport surveillance radar (ASR) scopes to more quickly participate
in control activities. These personnel are also able to simultaneously observe
controllers at work since they are trained in the Ops/IFR.
2.2.1.1.4 Simulator training set-up also varies. Its location depends upon size
of the RAPCON, RAPCON staff, configuration of the space within the
RAPCON facility and the type of equipment available for training.
RAPCONs still using ASR and precision approach radar (PAR) scopes
have their PAR simulators within the already darkened Ops/IFR. The CBI
simulators for ASR training are in separate, well-lit rooms. Digital simulators
for the PAR functions can be in well-lit rooms as well.
PART 2
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