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distance-finding station |
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distance-finding station [′dis·təns ‚fīnd·iŋ ‚stā·shən] (navigation) A radio beacon equipped with a synchronized sound signal to provide the pilot or marine with a means of determining distance from the source of the sound, by measuring the difference in the time of reception of the two signals; the sound may be transmitted through air or water and from the same location as the radio signal or a location remote from it. 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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