Meaning | A system that provides information useful in determining the position and course of a ship or aircraft. |
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Narrower | Global Positioning System, GPS | A navigational system involving satellites and computers that can determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by computing the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver |
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omnirange, omnidirectional range, omnidirectional radio range | A navigational system consisting of a network of radio beacons that provide aircraft with information about exact position and bearing |
Broader | system | instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity |
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