What part of the air traffic control process does STARS facilitate?

STARS, which stands for Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System, is designed to facilitate terminal control monitoring within the air traffic control process. Its primary function is to enhance the efficiency and safety of aircraft operations in terminal airspace by providing air traffic controllers with advanced tools for tracking and managing aircraft as they approach and depart from airports.

This system integrates data from various sources, allowing controllers to maintain awareness of aircraft positions, manage traffic flows, and coordinate safe landings and takeoffs. The terminal control environment requires continuous monitoring and coordinating of multiple aircraft operations in a limited airspace, and STARS effectively supports these critical functions.

On the other hand, passenger boarding information, flight safety audits, and traffic ticket management fall outside the scope of what STARS is designed to address. These areas are not directly relevant to the operational capabilities of STARS, which focuses on the management of air traffic within terminal airspace.