Gents,
A couple of Q's that I hope someone on here can help me with:
What is the difference between an SSR and an IFF with regard to controlling aircraft out over the North Sea? If your IFF is providing height data is it any different from a Mode 3 SSR?
What are the controllers (thinking about the ASACS boys) limitations on providing a service if their SSR/IFF is U/S? Basically, can you give a full RIS/RAS/RC without an SSR?
What class of airspace is it out over the North Sea?
Don't think there is any scope for restricted stuff in there so I apppreciate any sensible responses (and banter of course) that I get.
Many thanks in advance