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VHF OMNIDIRECTIONAL RANGE STATION [1 record]

Record 1 2012-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Navigation Aids
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
DEF

A ground-based electronic NAVAID [navigation aid] that transmits very high frequency navigation signals 360° in azimuth.

OBS

VHF omnidirectional range station; VOR station: terms and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation aérienne
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
DEF

NAVAID [aide à la navigation] électronique au sol qui émet des signaux VHF [très haute fréquence] sur 360° d'azimut.

OBS

station VOR : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

OBS

station de radiophare omnidirectionnel VHF; station VOR : termes 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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