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Alternative term: Range (U.S.A.)
Alternative term: Range (U.S.A.)


Straight line used for navigation produced by the alignment of marks (leading marks) or lights (leading lights) or by the use of radio transmitters.
A group of two or more marks or lights, in the same vertical plane such that the navigator can follow the leading line on the same bearing.
 
(Originate: R1001)


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Alternative term: Range (U.S.A.)

A group of two or more marks or lights, in the same vertical plane such that the navigator can follow the leading line on the same bearing.

(Originate: R1001)




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