Radio Beam (Noun)
Meaning
A signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The radio beam emitted by the airport's navigation system helped guide the pilot through the dense fog.
- Air traffic control used a radio beam to direct the plane to the correct runway for landing.
- The pilot relied on the radio beam to navigate through the stormy weather and avoid turbulence.
- The radio beam's narrow path allowed the pilot to pinpoint the exact location of the airport.
- By following the radio beam, the pilot was able to land safely in the darkness of night.