The Terminal Automation Subsystem (TAS) is a component of which STARS subsystem?

• A. Site Support Subsystem (SSS)
• B. STARS Operational Site (SOS)
• C. STARS Central Support Complex (SCSC)
• D. Monitor and Control Workstation (MCW)

Answer: (B)

Terminal Automation Subsystem refers to the on-site collection of components that run the terminal automation processing for controllers. It sits within the STARS Operational Site, the on-site environment that hosts the local STARS hardware, software, and operator consoles. This is where the terminal automation functions are implemented and accessed by operators at the field site. The other parts of STARS have different roles: Site Support Subsystem handles local site maintenance and infrastructure, the Central Support Complex provides centralized, remote system support, and the Monitor and Control Workstation is a console used for monitoring and control tasks rather than the hosting environment for TAS. So TAS is a component of the STARS Operational Site.