all-weather landing system

[′ȯl ¦weth·ər ′land·iŋ ‚sis·təm]

(navigation)

An instrument landing system having optimum operational capability in low and zero visibility.

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Sufficient funds are, therefore, available for the development of a satellite-based, all-weather landing system in Gilgit, Skardu and Chitral.

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Lincoln operated in inclement weather during a portion of the qualification process, which gave the squadrons varying conditions to test JPALS, a new, all-weather landing system that works with the ship's navigation system to provide accurate and reliable guidance for aircraft.

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Operations director Paul Davies said said that Bristol International was the only airport in the South West and Wales to carry the CAT III all-weather landing system. This system allows suitably equipped aircraft to operate in very low visibility.