Virtual Radar Client

Virtual Radar Client (VRC) is a Windows-basedTargets contain a full data block, with all of the
software application that simulates the radarabove plus warnings when aircraft are, for example,
workstations of real-world air traffic controllers. Itsquawking an incorrect ASSR Code.
allows the user to simulate the duties of Air TrafficARTS
Controllers by viewing a radar display of, and dataApproach Control
pertaining to virtual aircraft connected to theDesigned to mimic the American Terminal Control
VATSIM network of air traffic and flight simulation.Center setup, targets will contain varying amounts of
A screenshot of ZMP (Minneapolis) airspace takendata depending on the squawk mode of the aircraft,
from the VRC program while in use on VATSIMamongst other things.
ContentsSTARS
1 DescriptionApproach Control
2 Radar ModesSimilar to ARTS mode, however the target's data
3 See alsotag rotates at a slower rate.
4 External linksDSR
//Enroute Control
DescriptionThis mode is similar to what would be found in a
VRC is a program designed to emulate a radarstandard Area Control Centre. It contains up to three
screen used by Air Traffic Controllers. It was createdlines of information in the data tag including
by Ross Carlson, and released by VATSIM to thedestination, ground speed, temporary assigned
flying public Friday, April 14, 2006. VRC sends andaltitudes and aircraft ownership.
receives data in real time to the VATSIM serversPark Air
which allows users to provide the functions of ATC.Approach Control
VRC was created with multi-monitor users in mind,This mode is similar to the radar setup found in British
with all non-essential data being displayed in windowsApproach Control Units, and displays 2 lines of
that can be moved to the second screen. It is oneinformation when the aircraft is squawking mode
of three major radar clients, its rivals being ASRC andCharlie, and nothing when squawking mode standby.
Euroscope.TAAATS
VRC is neither available for Macintosh or Linux basedApproach Control
users, nor is ever planned to be. Some clients haveDesigned to appear similar to a radar screen found in
reported being able to run VRC using Windowsan Australian Terminal Control Center. This mode's
compatibility layers, such as Wine and BootCamp.datatag contains 4 lines of information at some
VRC is proprietary and closed-source software, but itpoints with data such as wake vortex separation and
is free.Reduced Vertical Separation Minima status. The style
Radar Modesof the blip displayed also changes dependant on what
Radar Modecode the aircraft is squawking.
Common Position Utilised OnPSR
DescriptionVarious
SimpleSimulates a Primary Surveillance Radar, hence displays
Clearance Deliveryonly the aircraft's blip.
Contains only the aircraft's callsign and voice3D
capabilitiesGround, Tower Control
GroundSimulates a basic 3D view from an air traffic control
Ground Movement Controltower. The datatag contains one line of information
Contains aircraft's callsign, aircraft type, ground speedwhich periodically cycles.
and voice capabilities.A screenshot of Jersey Approach's airspace using
TowerVRC in "Park Air" mode, used by British VRC
Tower Controlapproach controllers.