Radiodetermination

As defined by FS-1037C and ITU Radio Regulations, radiodetermination[1] is:

"the determination of the position, velocity or other characteristics of an object, or the obtaining of information relating to these parameters, by means of the propagation properties of radio waves."

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There are two main fields to radiodetermination:[1]

  • radionavigation: "used for the purposes of navigation, including obstruction warning", which is mainly active;
  • radiolocation: "used for purposes other than those of radionavigation", which is mainly passive.
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