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DME/P [1 record]

Record 1 2000-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications
  • Air Navigation Aids
DEF

The distance measuring element of the MLS [microwave landing system], where the "P" stands for precise distance measurement. The spectrum characteristics are those of DME/N.

OBS

DME: distance measuring equipment.

OBS

DME/P: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications
  • Aides à la navigation aérienne
DEF

Élément de mesure de distance du MLS [système d'atterrissage hyperfréquences]; la lettre P signifie : mesure précise de la distance. A les mêmes caractéristiques de spectre que le DME/N.

OBS

DME : dispositif de mesure de distance.

OBS

DME/P : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Telecomunicaciones
  • Ayuda para la navegación aérea
DEF

Elemento radiotelemétrico del MLS [sistema de aterrizaje por microondas], donde la «P» significa medición de distancia de precisión. Las características del espectro son similares a las del DME/N.

OBS

DME : equipo radiotelemétrico.

OBS

DME/P : término et definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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