The ATC Simulation lab is a vital part to the training of DWC Aviation and Air Traffic Management students as it offers real-time simulation of radar controlled airspace management. The simulation computers can offer a wide variety of situations and problems that may arise, and under the observation of an instructor, can be solved by students in a realistic fashion.

The ATC Simulation Lab is divided into two areas, radar control simulation and tower control simulation.

Simulating Air Route Traffic Control Centers for enroute radar control and Approach/Departure radar control, the radar control simulators are a crucial part of training at Daniel Webster College. Students control simulated air traffic using equipment that exactly replicates terminals being used by thousands of controllers in the US. Students train using computer generated scenarios and instructor generated scenarios that can be customized from basic to extremely challenging.

The Tower Control simulator uses similar scenarios to allow students to train as tower controllers. Using a 180 degree viewscreen, the tower simulator allows students to visually control traffic in the air and on the ground. 

All ATC simulators contain voice recognition software that can allow the student to respond to requests and give directions to the computer-simulated traffic. 

The Daniel Webster College ATC simulation lab is also part of the certified FAA CTI Program, an initiative in which the FAA partners with accredited colleges in an effort to expand the industry when forecasts of future need see a sharp increase for Air Traffic Controllers. Daniel Webster College is one of the few colleges that offer this program to students.

Radar Control Sim team with instructor

Radar Control display

Tower Control Simulator