Radar Beacon (Noun)
Meaning
A device that, on receiving radar signals, transmits coded signals in response to help navigators determine their position.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The radar beacon installed on the island provided crucial location information to passing aircraft.
- Radar beacons were widely used in World War II to guide planes safely back to their bases.
- To enhance navigation, a radar beacon was installed on the top of the lighthouse.
- Aircraft rely on radar beacons to pinpoint their exact location during low-visibility flights.
- The airport was equipped with a state-of-the-art radar beacon system to assist pilots in landing safely.