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relative bearing [′rel·əd·iv ′ber·iŋ] (navigation) Bearing relative to heading or to the craft; the horizontal direction of a terrestrial point from a craft expressed as the angular difference between the heading and the direction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The screen could provide a basic AIS display showing the relative bearing and distance of AIS-equipped vessels within a selected range, perhaps 6 or 12 miles. The Collins TCAS interrogates the transponders of nearby aircraft, measuring range, relative bearing and altitude. Radar's ability to precisely display both the relative bearing and the distance to the target makes it easier to plot the target's position than when taking a visual bearing, provided you have practiced enough to recognize the target's identity. |
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