A RTA stands for Rebuildable Tank Atomizer. Of course, all rebuildable tanks are technically RTAs, but the acronym stuck with a particular system as more variations emerged. There are many ways RTAs are designed, but the most universal characteristics of an RTA are:
An RBA deck for one or two coils (but sometimes more).
A deck that sits under or in the middle of the tank section.
A chimney and bell system that covers the deck and extends up to the drip tip.
The chimney and bell system is a key feature of an RTA that distinguishes it from other RBA tanks.