Which STARS workstation permits an operator to track aircraft and provide directions to pilots?

The Terminal Controller Workstation (TCW) is specifically designed for tracking aircraft and providing directions to pilots. This workstation enables operators, typically air traffic controllers, to monitor the movement of aircraft in terminal areas and manage the safe flow of air traffic approaching and departing from airports. The TCW offers tools and functionalities that allow controllers to communicate real-time instructions to pilots, ensuring efficient and safe aircraft operations within busy airspace.

This capability is critical in maintaining situational awareness during takeoff, landing, and taxiing, all of which occur in the terminal airspace. Enhanced features at the TCW support tasks such as flight plan updates, altitude requests, and traffic advisories, making it an essential component in air traffic management.

While other options present different functionalities—like monitoring overall system health or managing diverse operational tasks—they do not focus directly on the specific role of tracking aircraft and giving directions at the terminal level as the TCW does.