- radio beacon
- A radio transmitter which emits a distinctive or characteristic signal used for the determination of bearings, courses, or location.
Military dictionary. 2000.
radio beacon
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radio beacon — Beacon Bea con (b[=e] k n), n. [OE. bekene, AS. be[ a]cen, b[=e]cen; akin to OS. b[=o]kan, Fries. baken, beken, sign, signal, D. baak, OHG. bouhhan, G. bake; of unknown origin. Cf. {Beckon}.] 1. A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
radio beacon — radio .beacon n a tower that sends out radio signals to help aircraft stay on the correct course … Dictionary of contemporary English
radio beacon — ☆ radio beacon n. a radio transmitter that gives off special signals continuously to help ships or aircraft determine their positions or come in safely, as at night or in a fog … English World dictionary
radio beacon — noun 1. a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation • Hypernyms: ↑signal, ↑signaling, ↑sign 2. a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes • Syn: ↑beacon • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
radio beacon — Fixed ground stations emitting RF (radio frequency) signals, especially those containing identification signals such as NDBs (nondirectional beacons), which enable aircraft to fix their position relative to them. These facilities normally operate … Aviation dictionary
radio beacon — radijo švyturys statusas T sritis Gynyba apibrėžtis Radijo siųstuvas, kuris siunčia išsiskiriantį arba įprastinį signalą krypčiai, azimutui ar vietai nustatyti. atitikmenys: angl. radio beacon pranc. radiophare ryšiai: dar žiūrėk – vėduokliškas… … NATO terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
radio-beacon system — radijo švyturių sistema statusas T sritis radioelektronika atitikmenys: angl. radio beacon system vok. Funkfeueranordnuug, f rus. система радиомаяков, f pranc. réseau de radiophares, m … Radioelektronikos terminų žodynas
radio beacon — noun A beacon that emits radio wave signal to guide ships and/or aircraft … Wiktionary
radio beacon — noun Date: 1919 a radio transmitting station that transmits special radio signals for use (as on a landing field) in determining the direction or position of those receiving them … New Collegiate Dictionary
radio beacon — a radio station that sends a characteristic signal so as to enable ships or airplanes to determine their position or bearing by means of a radio compass. [1915 20] * * * … Universalium
radio beacon — /ˈreɪdioʊ bikən/ (say raydeeoh beekuhn) noun a radio transmitter emitting a characteristic signal so as to enable ships or aircraft to determine their position or bearing by a receiving instrument (radio compass) …
