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omnirange

omnirange

9.9
A radio system that tells pilots a plane's position and direction
  • noun
  • /ˈɑːmnɪreɪndʒ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : omnirango
  • The pilot relied on the omnirange to navigate through poor visibility.

Examples

  • Many modern aircraft are equipped with omnirange receivers for accurate navigation.

  • With the help of omnirange technology, air traffic controllers can safely guide planes across busy skies.

  • The omnirange system is essential for modern aviation.

  • Pilots rely on the omnirange for accurate navigation.

  • Many modern aircraft are equipped with omnirange receivers for accurate navigation.

  • The pilot relied on the omnirange to navigate through poor visibility.

  • With the help of omnirange technology, air traffic controllers can safely guide planes across busy skies.

Synonyms

GPS
vsomnirange
  • Specialized
205 2.6

A system using satellites and computers to find a device's exact position on Earth

uses ground beacon network rather than satellites to give aircraft position and bearing
omnidirectional radio range
vsomnirange
  • Specialized
7.7

A system of radio stations that help pilots find their position and direction

is the shorter or alternative form of the same system name
omnidirectional range
vsomnirange
  • Specialized
8.7

A radio system that helps pilots find their exact position and direction

is the shorter name form used interchangeably for the same system
TACAN
vsomnirange
  • Specialized
9.9

A radio system military planes use to find their position and distance from a station

does not provide distance giving only position and bearing
LORAN
vsomnirange
  • Archaic
9.2

A radio system that helps ships or planes find their position

focuses on long distance and ship use rather than aircraft beacon network

Surface Forms

omnirange singular
omniranges plural

Morphology

omnirange = range (semi-transparent) = omni + range

Formed from the combining form 'omni-' (meaning 'all') + 'range' to denote an omnidirectional range; the prefix 'omni-' may be unfamiliar to average B1 learners so full inference is partially unreliable.

Etymology

Omnirange comes from the prefix omni- meaning 'all' and the common word range meaning 'distance' or 'area', like in omnipresent ('present everywhere'). So an omnirange is a radio system that sends signals in all directions to tell pilots their position and which way to fly.