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instrument landing system
(redirected from Glideslope)

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instrument landing system [′in·strə·mənt ¦lan·diŋ ‚sis·təm]
(navigation)
A system of radio navigation which provides lateral and vertical guidance, as well as other navigational parameters required by a pilot in a low approach or a landing. Abbreviated ILS.


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The pilot then adds power as necessary to maintain glideslope position as indicated on the tower's optical landing system.
It can simulate Localizer and Glideslope (CAT I, II and III) signals with variable Difference in Depth of Modulation (DDM) settings.
The lens, although it has different waveoff and cut light locations, has the same number and color of glideslope cells and datum lights and is set to a standard 3.
 
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