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Old August 22nd 03, 01:01 PM
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Newps wrote in message news:dTf1b.167931$cF.58574@rwcrnsc53...
Roy Smith wrote:
Newps wrote:


If the TCAS gives an RA the airliner must take the action
suggested.



Do TCAS RA's take terrain into account?


Yes, the airplane knows how high it is. It will not drive it self into
the ground.


Knowing how high it is, is only part of what's needed -- does it
know where it is, and how high the terrain is nearby?

Cheers,
Sydney