LORAN Flashcards
1
Q
What does LORAN stand for?
A
- Long Range Navigation - It is a terrestrial hyperbolic navigation system.
2
Q
What do the hyperbolic lines represent about the signals received from the two stations?
A
- Lines of equal time difference between receiving the signals
- They are Lines of Position
3
Q
What does ‘e’ in ELORAN stand for?
A
enhanced
4
Q
State three errors which affect the LORAN system
A
- Atmospheric attenuation of ground waves
- Ionosphere effect (Skywave)
-
land effect (fixed errors)
Diamond error
5
Q
What is the transmit frequency of LORAN?
A
100KHZ
6
Q
Ranges of Loran
A
Land based - 600 to 800 miles
Sky wave - 2000 miles
