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CHAFF BURST [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

An expression used in radiocommunication to inform ATC [air traffic control] of chaff drops at intervals short enough to appear on radar displays as an individual target.

OBS

Chaff burst: expression and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Émission et réception radio
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Expression utilisée en radiocommunications pour informer l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] d'un largage de plaquettes de brouillage à des intervalles suffisamment courts pour ressembler, sur les écrans radar, à une seule cible.

OBS

Chaff burst : expression et définition normalisées 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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