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narrow spectrum distance measuring equipment [1 record]

Record 1 2015-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Navigation Aids
DEF

Distance measuring equipment, primarily serving operational needs of an en-route or TMA [terminal control area] navigation.

OBS

The "N" stands for narrow spectrum characteristics (to be distinguished from "W").

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation aérienne
DEF

Dispositif de mesure de distance répondant principalement aux exigences opérationnelles de la navigation en route ou en [région de contrôle terminale (TMA).]

OBS

[...] la lettre N (à distinguer de la lettre W) signifie : spectre étroit.

OBS

DME/N: terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

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

Equipo radiotelemétrico, principalmente para servir las necesidades operacionales de la navegación en ruta o TMA [área de control terminal], donde la «N» identifica las características de espectro estrecho (para distinguirlo de la «W»).

OBS

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

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