Character (of a navigation light)

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Alternative term: Characteristic (of a navigation light)

The distinctive colour or periodic rhythm (or both) of a navigation light, enabling it to be identified.

Reference: C.I.E. (modified)

Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)

English

Contrast

Celsius (previously Centigrade)

Capacitance

charge current

Intensity

Illuminance

Energy

International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities - AISM