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TERRAIN FOLLOWING [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

The flight of a military aircraft maintaining a constant altitude above ground level (AGL) above the terrain or the highest obstacle.

OBS

The altitude of the aircraft will constantly change with varying terrain and obstacles.

OBS

terrain following; TF: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Vol d'un aéronef militaire qui maintient une altitude au-dessus du sol (AGL) constante au-dessus du relief ou du plus haut obstacle.

OBS

L'altitude de l'aéronef sera constamment ajustée pour suivre le relief et les obstacles.

OBS

suivi de relief; TF : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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