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Long range navigation (LORAN)

Definitions

  • An electronic navigational system by which hyperbolic lines of position are determined by measuring the difference in the time of reception of synchronized pulse signals from two fixed transmitters. LORAN A operates in the 1750 to 1950 kHz frequency band. LORAN C and D operate in the 100 to 110 kHz frequency band.

References

  • Instrument Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2014