Aviation

Aviation

Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.

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co-ordinates

Aviation; Air traffic control

The intersection of lines of reference, usually expressed in degrees, minutes and seconds of latitude and longitude, used to determine position or location.

co-pilot

Aviation; Air traffic control

A licensed pilot assigned to duty as a pilot in an aircraft during flight time, other than as (a) a pilot-in-command; or (b) a pilot receiving flying instruction.

correction

Aviation; Air traffic control

An expression used in radiocommunication meaning "An error has been made in this transmission (or in the message indicated). The correct version is . . ."

conflict detection

Aviation; Air traffic control

The discovery of a conflict as a result of a conflict search.

broadcast

Aviation; Air traffic control

A transmission of information relating to air navigation that is not addressed to a specific station or stations.

clutter

Aviation; Air traffic control

In radar operations, the reception and visual display of radar echoes caused by precipitation, chaff, terrain, numerous aircraft, or other phenomena. Such echoes may limit or ...