using amplitude comparison of signals transmitted simultaneously from antennas or antenna systems having differently-oriented overlapping directivity-characteristics

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmitters; Receivers co-operating therewith > using radio waves > Systems for determining direction or position line > using amplitude comparison of signals transmitted simultaneously from antennas or antenna systems having differently-oriented overlapping directivity-characteristics

Classification Context

Section:: PHYSICS
Class:: MEASURING; TESTING
Subclass:: RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES

2 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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G01S 1/16 Azimuthal guidance systems, e.g. system for defining aircraft approach path, localiser system
G01S 1/18 Elevational guidance systems, e.g. system for defining aircraft glide path