CHAFF
CHAFF · ATC
- Thin, narrow metallic reflectors of various lengths and frequency responses, used to reflect radar energy. These reflectors, when dropped from aircraft and allowed to drift downward, result in large targets on the radar display.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary
Related · ATC
- ADAPTED ROUTES ADAPTED ROUTES
- ADDITIONAL SERVICES ADDITIONAL SERVICES — - Advisory information provided by ATC which includes but is not limited to the following:
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE [ICAO] AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE [ICAO] — - A service provided for the purpose of:
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST — - A person authorized to provide air traffic control service
- AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE — - A generic term meaning: