ident
2
9.9
A code sent from an aircraft so controllers can find it on radar
- noun
- /ˈaɪdɛnt/
- Specialized
:
señal de identificación
- If you read, squawk ident.
- squawk ident
Examples
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The pilot pressed the ident button to confirm their position to air traffic control.
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To ensure safety, always transmit your ident when approaching the runway.
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Someone just flashed his ident.
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After activating the ident feature, the aircraft became visible on radar.
Synonyms
22
4.9
A word, number and symbol that shows a person or thing
is a transmitted radar code used only by aircraft rather than a general name
2
3.8
A code, number or name that stands for one record in a system
is a radio signal sent by aircraft to identify itself on radar
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ident comes from ID and identify and originally means a short signal a plane sends so the controller can find it on radar. So an ident is like the aircraft's quick way to 'show who it is' to air traffic control.