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LORAN

LORAN

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A first name for a boy
  • proper noun
translation icon : Loran
  • This includes the ability to transition automatically and seamlessly from a space-based system to a ground-based system, such as LORAN.

Examples

  • For each survey period, the sampling gear was randomly set within each area in a station designated on Loran C coordinates.

    Academic text (1999)

  • In 1986, to challenge the United States, Qaddafi lobbed missiles at the Loran Base, a US military listening post.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The introduction of Loran as a navigational aid helped lobstermen find their pot lines in the ocean more efficiently.

    Academic text (1990)

  • I was on Saipan 66-67—USCG Loran station.

    Blog text (11)

  • GPS's design is primarily based on land-based navigation systems like Decca Navigator and LORAN, developed during the Second World War period.

    Blog text (8)

  • The present fleet uses modern electronics (Radar, Loran, Global Positioning System (GPS)) to navigate, and uses radio beacons, strobe lights, and radar reflectors to mark the gear.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Loran was excited to start his new school this fall.

  • My friend Loran loves to play basketball after school.

  • Loran has a talent for painting and hopes to become an artist.

Surface Forms

LORAN main

Etymology

LORAN is also used as a boy's name and may come either from the navigation term or as a modern form of names like Loren or Laurence, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of a familiar name or the navigation system.