NAVAIDS Flashcards
NDB
Non-directional beacon
Radio transmitted that broadcasts an omnidirectional signal outward
VOR
VHF omnidirectional range
Type of short-range navigation system that allows the receiver to measure its bearing to/ from a beacon
DME
Distance measuring equipment
Provides the distance between the receiver and the DME station
TACAN
Tactical air navigation aid
NAVAID used by military aircraft that provide bearing and distance to a ground/ ship borne station
More accurate version of VOR/ DME system
ILS
Instrument landing system
Radio navigation system that provide aircraft with horizontal and vertical guidance to the runway during a precision final approach
RNAV
Area navigation
Method of navigation that permits operation of aircraft on any desired flight path within the coverage of ground/ space based NAVAIDS
GNSS
Global navigation satellite system
Uses a constellation of satellites orbiting earth to determine position
