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Alpha (radio navigation)
Alpha (also called RSDN-20 ) is a Russian system for long range radio navigation.
Alpha (also called RSDN-20 ) is a Russian system for long range radio navigation.
Amateur radio direction finding
Amateur radio direction finding (ARDF, also known as radio orienteering and radiosport) is an amateur racing sport that combines radio direction finding with the map and compass skil...
Amateur radio direction finding (ARDF, also known as radio orienteering and radiosport) is an amateur racing sport that combines radio direction finding with the map and compass skil...
AN/CRN-2
The radio set AN/CRN-2 was an air transportable glide path transmitter used by the Army Air Force during and after World War II, the set was standardized on 5 Feb 1944.
The radio set AN/CRN-2 was an air transportable glide path transmitter used by the Army Air Force during and after World War II, the set was standardized on 5 Feb 1944.
AN/MRN-1
The AN/MRN-1 was an instrument approach localizer used by the Army Air Force during and after World War II. it was standardized 3 July 1942, and replaced the SCR-241.
The AN/MRN-1 was an instrument approach localizer used by the Army Air Force during and after World War II. it was standardized 3 July 1942, and replaced the SCR-241.
AN/MRN-2
The AN/MRN-2 was a Radio Range set used by the Army Air Force during and after World War II, it replaced in part the SCR-277.
The AN/MRN-2 was a Radio Range set used by the Army Air Force during and after World War II, it replaced in part the SCR-277.
AN/MRN-3
The AN/MRN-3 was a marker beacon set used by the Army Air Force during and after World War II, it was standardized 23 October 1943, and replaced SCR-241.
The AN/MRN-3 was a marker beacon set used by the Army Air Force during and after World War II, it was standardized 23 October 1943, and replaced SCR-241.
AN/UPN-1
The AN/UPN-1 was a radar Pathfinder marker beacon used by the Army Air Force and Airborne forces during World War II.
The AN/UPN-1 was a radar Pathfinder marker beacon used by the Army Air Force and Airborne forces during World War II.
Area navigation
Area Navigation (RNAV) is a method of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) navigation that allows an aircraft to choose any course within a network of navigation beacons, rather than navigating directl...
Area Navigation (RNAV) is a method of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) navigation that allows an aircraft to choose any course within a network of navigation beacons, rather than navigating directl...
Automatic vehicle location
Automatic vehicle location is a means for automatically determining the geographic location of a vehicle and transmitting the information to a requester.
Automatic vehicle location is a means for automatically determining the geographic location of a vehicle and transmitting the information to a requester.
Cambridge Bay LORAN Tower
Cambridge Bay LORAN Tower is a tall free-standing lattice tower at Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada.
Cambridge Bay LORAN Tower is a tall free-standing lattice tower at Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada.
CHAYKA
Chayka (Чайка, lit. seagull) is a Russian terrestrial radio navigation system, similar to LORAN-C. It is also run on 100 kHz and is described like LORAN-C by its GRI.
Chayka (Чайка, lit. seagull) is a Russian terrestrial radio navigation system, similar to LORAN-C. It is also run on 100 kHz and is described like LORAN-C by its GRI.
Collocation (wireless metrics)
Collocation is a technically supported management process using preferably wireless communications support.
Collocation is a technically supported management process using preferably wireless communications support.
Course Deviation Indicator
Course Deviation Indicator is an avionics instrument used in aircraft navigation to determine an aircraft's lateral position in relation to a track.
Course Deviation Indicator is an avionics instrument used in aircraft navigation to determine an aircraft's lateral position in relation to a track.
Course deviation indicator
A course deviation indicator is an avionics instrument used in aircraft navigation to determine an aircraft's lateral position in relation to a track.
A course deviation indicator is an avionics instrument used in aircraft navigation to determine an aircraft's lateral position in relation to a track.
Decca Navigator System
The Decca Navigator System was a low frequency hyperbolic navigation system that was first deployed during World War II when the Allied forces needed a system which could be used to achieve accu...
The Decca Navigator System was a low frequency hyperbolic navigation system that was first deployed during World War II when the Allied forces needed a system which could be used to achieve accu...
Difference in the depth of modulation
The difference in the depth of modulation or DDM is used by instrument landing systems in conjunction with the associated airborne receiving equipment to define a position in airspace.
The difference in the depth of modulation or DDM is used by instrument landing systems in conjunction with the associated airborne receiving equipment to define a position in airspace.
Direction finding
Direction finding refers to the establishment of the direction from which a received signal was transmitted.
Direction finding refers to the establishment of the direction from which a received signal was transmitted.
Distance measuring equipment
Distance measuring equipment (DME) is a transponder-based radio navigation technology that measures distance by timing the propagation delay of VHF or UHF radio signals.
Distance measuring equipment (DME) is a transponder-based radio navigation technology that measures distance by timing the propagation delay of VHF or UHF radio signals.
Electronic leash
Electronic leash usually is a set of two miniature wireless appliances that extends the concept of a key pager, adding the feature of adjustable distance sensitivity and an option of a multiplic...
Electronic leash usually is a set of two miniature wireless appliances that extends the concept of a key pager, adding the feature of adjustable distance sensitivity and an option of a multiplic...
Error analysis for the Global Positioning System
The analysis of errors computed using the Global Positioning System is important for understanding how GPS works, and for knowing what magnitude errors should be expected.
The analysis of errors computed using the Global Positioning System is important for understanding how GPS works, and for knowing what magnitude errors should be expected.
Fox Oring
Fox Oring is a variation of the sport of Amateur Radio Direction Finding.
Fox Oring is a variation of the sport of Amateur Radio Direction Finding.
Fuzzy locating system
Fuzzy locating is a rough but reliable method based on appropriate measuring technology for estimating a location of an object.
Fuzzy locating is a rough but reliable method based on appropriate measuring technology for estimating a location of an object.
G-H (navigation)
G-H was a radio navigation system developed by Britain during World War II to aid RAF Bomber Command.
G-H was a radio navigation system developed by Britain during World War II to aid RAF Bomber Command.
GEE (navigation)
Gee was the code name given to a radio navigation system used by the Royal Air Force during World War II. It was the first hyperbolic navigation system to be used operationally.
Gee was the code name given to a radio navigation system used by the Royal Air Force during World War II. It was the first hyperbolic navigation system to be used operationally.
Gee (navigation)
Gee was the code name given to a radio navigation system used by the Royal Air Force during World War II. It was the first hyperbolic navigation system to be used operationally.
Gee was the code name given to a radio navigation system used by the Royal Air Force during World War II. It was the first hyperbolic navigation system to be used operationally.
Gee-H (navigation)
Gee-H, sometimes written G-H or GEE-H, was a radio navigation system developed by Britain during World War II to aid RAF Bomber Command.
Gee-H, sometimes written G-H or GEE-H, was a radio navigation system developed by Britain during World War II to aid RAF Bomber Command.
Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather, anywhere on or near the Earth, where there is an unobstruct...
The Global Positioning System is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather, anywhere on or near the Earth, where there is an unobstruct...
GPS augmentation
GPS augmentation refers to techniques used to improve the accuracy of positioning information provided by the Global Positioning System, a network of satellites used for navigation.
GPS augmentation refers to techniques used to improve the accuracy of positioning information provided by the Global Positioning System, a network of satellites used for navigation.
Horizontal situation indicator
The horizontal situation indicator is an aircraft instrument normally mounted below the artificial horizon in place of a conventional heading indicator.
The horizontal situation indicator is an aircraft instrument normally mounted below the artificial horizon in place of a conventional heading indicator.
Hyperbolic navigation
Hyperbolic navigation refers to a class of radio navigation systems based on the difference in timing between the reception of two signals, without reference to a common clock.
Hyperbolic navigation refers to a class of radio navigation systems based on the difference in timing between the reception of two signals, without reference to a common clock.
Ice pool
Ice Pool Non Directional Beacon is a radio navigation aid for aviation; abbreviated ICW. It is owned by the City of Nenana and operated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Ice Pool Non Directional Beacon is a radio navigation aid for aviation; abbreviated ICW. It is owned by the City of Nenana and operated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Indoor positioning system
An indoor positioning system (IPS) is a term used for a network of devices used to wirelessly locate objects or people inside a building.
An indoor positioning system (IPS) is a term used for a network of devices used to wirelessly locate objects or people inside a building.
Instrument landing system
An instrument landing system is a ground-based instrument approach system that provides precision guidance to an aircraft approaching and landing on a runway, using a combination of radio signa...
An instrument landing system is a ground-based instrument approach system that provides precision guidance to an aircraft approaching and landing on a runway, using a combination of radio signa...
ISO/IEC JTC1/SC31/WG5
ISO/JTC1 SC31 WG6 is a new working group of the ISO on the topic of mobile item identification and management (MIIM).
ISO/JTC1 SC31 WG6 is a new working group of the ISO on the topic of mobile item identification and management (MIIM).
L-Tronics
L-Tronics is a company based in Santa Barbara, California that specializes in the design and manufacture of direction finding (DF) equipment for search and rescue applications, used to locate s...
L-Tronics is a company based in Santa Barbara, California that specializes in the design and manufacture of direction finding (DF) equipment for search and rescue applications, used to locate s...
Localizer performance with vertical guidance
Localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) are the highest precision GPS (WAAS enabled) aviation instrument approach procedures currently available without specialized aircrew training r...
Localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) are the highest precision GPS (WAAS enabled) aviation instrument approach procedures currently available without specialized aircrew training r...
Localizer Type Directional Aid
A Localizer Type Directional Aid is a type of localizer-based instrument approach to an airport.
A Localizer Type Directional Aid is a type of localizer-based instrument approach to an airport.
Localizer type directional aid
A localizer type directional aid is a type of localizer-based instrument approach to an airport.
A localizer type directional aid is a type of localizer-based instrument approach to an airport.
Location awareness
Location awareness refers to devices that can passively or actively determine their location.
Location awareness refers to devices that can passively or actively determine their location.
LORAN
LORAN is a terrestrial radio navigation system using low frequency radio transmitters in multiple deployment to determine the location and speed of the receiver.
LORAN is a terrestrial radio navigation system using low frequency radio transmitters in multiple deployment to determine the location and speed of the receiver.
LORAN-C transmitter George
LORAN-C transmitter George serves the GRI 5990 (Canadian West Coast) and GRI 9940 (US West Coast) chains.
LORAN-C transmitter George serves the GRI 5990 (Canadian West Coast) and GRI 9940 (US West Coast) chains.
LORAN-C transmitter Johnston Island
LORAN-C transmitter Johnston Island was a LORAN-C transmitter on Johnston Atoll, in the mid-Pacific Ocean.
LORAN-C transmitter Johnston Island was a LORAN-C transmitter on Johnston Atoll, in the mid-Pacific Ocean.
LORAN-C transmitter Kargaburan
LORAN-C transmitter Kargabarun is the Yankee secondary station of the Mediterrean Sea LORAN-C Chain.
LORAN-C transmitter Kargabarun is the Yankee secondary station of the Mediterrean Sea LORAN-C Chain.
Lorenz beam
The Lorenz beam blind landing system was an air radio navigation system in use from the late 1930s.
The Lorenz beam blind landing system was an air radio navigation system in use from the late 1930s.
Low-frequency radio range
The low-frequency radio range (LFR), also known as the four-course radio range, LF/MF four-course radio range, A-N radio range, Adcock radio range, or commonly "the ra...
The low-frequency radio range (LFR), also known as the four-course radio range, LF/MF four-course radio range, A-N radio range, Adcock radio range, or commonly "the ra...
Marker beacon
A marker beacon is a particular type of VHF radio beacon used in aviation, usually in conjunction with an instrument landing system (ILS), to give pilots a means to determine position along an e...
A marker beacon is a particular type of VHF radio beacon used in aviation, usually in conjunction with an instrument landing system (ILS), to give pilots a means to determine position along an e...
Microwave landing system
A microwave landing system (MLS) is an all-weather, precision landing system originally intended to replace or supplement instrument landing systems (ILS).
A microwave landing system (MLS) is an all-weather, precision landing system originally intended to replace or supplement instrument landing systems (ILS).
Microwave Scanning Beam Landing System
The Microwave Scanning Beam Landing System is a Ku band approach and landing navigation aid used by NASA's space shuttle.
The Microwave Scanning Beam Landing System is a Ku band approach and landing navigation aid used by NASA's space shuttle.
Multilateration
Multilateration, also known as hyperbolic positioning, is the process of locating an object by accurately computing the time difference of arrival (TDOA) of a signal emitted from tha...
Multilateration, also known as hyperbolic positioning, is the process of locating an object by accurately computing the time difference of arrival (TDOA) of a signal emitted from tha...
NKR (NDB)
NKR is the callsign of an NDB with a range of 50 NM at Leimen-Ochsenbach, Germany, situated at 49°12' 12" N and 8°44'E.
NKR is the callsign of an NDB with a range of 50 NM at Leimen-Ochsenbach, Germany, situated at 49°12' 12" N and 8°44'E.
Non-directional beacon
A non-directional beacon is a radio transmitter at a known location, used as an aviation or marine navigational aid.
A non-directional beacon is a radio transmitter at a known location, used as an aviation or marine navigational aid.
Oboe (navigation)
Oboe was a British aerial blind bombing targeting system in World War II, based on radio transponder technology.
Oboe was a British aerial blind bombing targeting system in World War II, based on radio transponder technology.
Omega (navigation system)
OMEGA was the first truly global radio navigation system for aircraft, operated by the United States in cooperation with six partner nations.
OMEGA was the first truly global radio navigation system for aircraft, operated by the United States in cooperation with six partner nations.
Orfordness Beacon
The Orfordness Rotating Wireless Beacon, known simply as the Orfordness Beacon or sometimes the Black Beacon, was an early radio navigation system introduced by the United Kingdom in...
The Orfordness Rotating Wireless Beacon, known simply as the Orfordness Beacon or sometimes the Black Beacon, was an early radio navigation system introduced by the United Kingdom in...
Radio direction finder
A radio direction finder is a device for finding the direction to a radio source.
A radio direction finder is a device for finding the direction to a radio source.
Radio navigation
Radio navigation or radionavigation is the application of radio frequencies to determine a position on the Earth.
Radio navigation or radionavigation is the application of radio frequencies to determine a position on the Earth.
Radio Orienteering in a Compact Area
Radio Orienteering in a Compact Area is a variation of Amateur Radio Direction Finding.
Radio Orienteering in a Compact Area is a variation of Amateur Radio Direction Finding.
Rebecca/Eureka transponding radar
The Rebecca/Eureka transponding radar was a short-range radio navigation system used for the dropping of airborne forces and their supplies.
The Rebecca/Eureka transponding radar was a short-range radio navigation system used for the dropping of airborne forces and their supplies.
Relative bearing indicator
A Relative bearing indicator shows the bearing of some source relative to a vehicle carrying a detector.
A Relative bearing indicator shows the bearing of some source relative to a vehicle carrying a detector.
SCR-277
The SCR-277 was a mobile, trailer mounted radio range set for radio guidance of aircraft.
The SCR-277 was a mobile, trailer mounted radio range set for radio guidance of aircraft.
Sonne (navigation)
Sonne, now known by its UK code name Consol, was widely used in the post-war era.
Sonne, now known by its UK code name Consol, was widely used in the post-war era.
Space Integrated GPS/INS
Space Integrated GPS/INS (SIGI) is a strapdown Inertial Navigation Unit (INU) developed and built by Honeywell International to control and stabilize spacecraft during missions.
Space Integrated GPS/INS (SIGI) is a strapdown Inertial Navigation Unit (INU) developed and built by Honeywell International to control and stabilize spacecraft during missions.
Space modulation
Space modulation is a radio Amplitude Modulation technique used in Instrument Landing Systems that incorporates the use of multiple antennas fed with various radio frequency powers and phases to...
Space modulation is a radio Amplitude Modulation technique used in Instrument Landing Systems that incorporates the use of multiple antennas fed with various radio frequency powers and phases to...
Syledis
Syledis (SYstem LEger pour mesure le DIStance) was a terrestrial radio navigation and locating system.
Syledis (SYstem LEger pour mesure le DIStance) was a terrestrial radio navigation and locating system.
Tactical air navigation system
A tactical air navigation system, commonly referred to by the acronym TACAN, is a navigation system used by military aircraft.
A tactical air navigation system, commonly referred to by the acronym TACAN, is a navigation system used by military aircraft.
Telefunken Kompass Sender
The Telefunken Kompass Sender was one of the earliest radio navigation systems to be deployed.
The Telefunken Kompass Sender was one of the earliest radio navigation systems to be deployed.
Tracking system
In virtual space technology, a tracking system is generally a system capable of rendering virtual space to a human observer while tracking the observer's body coordinates.
In virtual space technology, a tracking system is generally a system capable of rendering virtual space to a human observer while tracking the observer's body coordinates.
Transponder landing system
A transponder landing system (TLS) is an all-weather, precision landing system that uses existing airborne transponder and instrument landing system (ILS) equipment to create a precision approac...
A transponder landing system (TLS) is an all-weather, precision landing system that uses existing airborne transponder and instrument landing system (ILS) equipment to create a precision approac...
Two-way ranging
Two way ranging is a concept with time of arrival measurement for wireless signals.
Two way ranging is a concept with time of arrival measurement for wireless signals.
U-TDOA
U-TDOA, or Uplink Time Difference of Arrival, is a real time locating technology for mobile phone networks that uses multilateration based on timing of received signals to locate a mobile ...
U-TDOA, or Uplink Time Difference of Arrival, is a real time locating technology for mobile phone networks that uses multilateration based on timing of received signals to locate a mobile ...
VHF omnidirectional range
VOR, short for VHF omnidirectional radio range, is a type of short-range radio navigation system for aircraft, enabling aircraft to determine their position and stay on course by receivi...
VOR, short for VHF omnidirectional radio range, is a type of short-range radio navigation system for aircraft, enabling aircraft to determine their position and stay on course by receivi...
Victor airways
Victor airways are pre-determined routes flown by pilots under instrument flight rules (IFR).
Victor airways are pre-determined routes flown by pilots under instrument flight rules (IFR).
Wireless lock
Wireless lock is a protection concept for authenticated LAN or WLAN network clients offered from various vendors in various functional shapes and physical designs.
Wireless lock is a protection concept for authenticated LAN or WLAN network clients offered from various vendors in various functional shapes and physical designs.
Wireless triangulation
Wireless triangulation is a method of determining the location of wireless nodes using IEEE 802.11 standards.
Wireless triangulation is a method of determining the location of wireless nodes using IEEE 802.11 standards.
Y-Gerät (navigation)
Y-Gerät (Y-gadget), also known as Wotan, was a radio navigation system used by the Luftwaffe in World War II to aid bomber navigation.
Y-Gerät (Y-gadget), also known as Wotan, was a radio navigation system used by the Luftwaffe in World War II to aid bomber navigation.
ZOMM, LLC
ZOMM, LLC, headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an emerging technology company specializing in the design and manufacturing of wireless and hands-free devices for mobile phones and other consume...
ZOMM, LLC, headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an emerging technology company specializing in the design and manufacturing of wireless and hands-free devices for mobile phones and other consume...