Aviation Dictionary

Goniometer

As used in radio frequency (RF) antenna systems, a direction-sensing device consisting of two fixed loops of wire oriented 90° from each other, which separately sense received signal strength and send those signals to t…

Dictionary Term

Goniometer

Definition

As used in radio frequency (RF) antenna systems, a direction-sensing device consisting of two fixed loops of wire oriented 90° from each other, which separately sense received signal strength and send those signals to two rotors (also oriented 90°) i

References

Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021