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Of or pertaining to the transmission of information over a distance, and the technology used to achieve this communication.
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line of sight (LOS) propagation
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
Of an electromagnetic wave, propagation in which the direct transmission path from the transmitter to the receiver is unobstructed. The need for LOS propagation is most critical ...
liquid crystal display (LCD)
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
A display circuit characterized by a liquid crystal element sandwiched between two glass panels. Characters are produced by applying an electric field to liquid crystal molecules ...
local area augmentation system (LAAS)
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
Plan by which Local Area Differential GPS (LADGPS), which generates and transmits differential corrections to appropriately equipped aircraft users, is augmented with integrity ...
long range navigation (LORAN
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
A grid of radio waves in many areas of the globe that allows accurate position plotting. Loran transmitting stations around the globe continually transmit 100 kHz radio signals. ...
NAVSTAR
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
The name sometimes given to the GPS satellite system. NAVSTAR is an acronym for NAVigation Satellite Timing and Ranging.
NMEA
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
National Marine Electronics Association, a U.S. standards body that defines message structure, content and protocols to allow electronic equipment installed within ships and boats ...
NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association)
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
A U.S. standards committee that defines data message structure, contents, and protocols to allow the GPS receiver to communicate with other pieces of electronic equipment aboard ...
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