The navigation system
Example: Navigation system guides aircraft along planned route
Definition
"The navigation system" refers to the set of instruments and technologies used in aviation to determine an aircraft's position and guide it along a planned route safely and efficiently. It ensures accurate course tracking and helps pilots reach their destination without deviation.
Etymology
The term "navigation system" combines "navigation," derived from the Latin 'navigare' meaning 'to sail,' reflecting its original maritime context, and "system," from the Greek 'systēma,' meaning 'organized whole.' Together, they describe a coordinated method or technology for guiding vehicles, such as aircraft, through space.
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"The navigation system" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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