navigational system

Definitions of navigational system
  1. noun
    a system that provides information useful in determining the position and course of a ship or aircraft
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    types:
    GPS, Global Positioning System
    a navigational system involving satellites and computers that can determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by computing the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver
    omnidirectional radio range, omnidirectional range, omnirange
    a navigational system consisting of a network of radio beacons that provide aircraft with information about exact position and bearing
    type of:
    system
    instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
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