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SELECTIVE SWITCHING [1 record]

Record 1 1987-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
  • Airport Runways and Areas
CONT

Selective switching is a process wherein only the edge lights on the taxiway in use are energized.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport aérien)
  • Pistes et aires d'aéroport
CONT

La commutation sélective consiste à n'allumer que les feux de bord de la voie de circulation utilisée.

Spanish

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