center reference point

  • 1heliport reference point — A heliport reference point is normally established for a heliport not co located with an aerodrome. In the case of a heliport that is co located with an aerodrome, the established aerodrome reference point will also be the reference point for the …

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  • 2airport reference point — A point on the airport designated as the official airport location. It is generally indicated in six digit coordinates. The ARP is located as near as is practical to the geometric center of the landing area, taking into account possible future… …

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  • 3aerodrome reference point — Designated geographical location of an aerodrome given to the nearest second of latitude and longitude. The ARP is located as near as is practical to the geometric center of the landing area, taking into account possible future development.… …

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  • 4reference point — i. A fixed datum near the center of an airfield landing area. ii. Any point or place on the ground used for reference in navigating, locating, or aiming at a target. iii. A point on the aerial photograph used for reference to fit it with other… …

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  • 5Center — Cen ter, n. [F. centre, fr. L. centrum, fr. round which a circle is described, fr. ? to prick, goad.] 1. A point equally distant from the extremities of a line, figure, or body, or from all parts of the circumference of a circle; the middle point …

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  • 6Center of a curve — Center Cen ter, n. [F. centre, fr. L. centrum, fr. round which a circle is described, fr. ? to prick, goad.] 1. A point equally distant from the extremities of a line, figure, or body, or from all parts of the circumference of a circle; the… …

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  • 7Center of a fleet — Center Cen ter, n. [F. centre, fr. L. centrum, fr. round which a circle is described, fr. ? to prick, goad.] 1. A point equally distant from the extremities of a line, figure, or body, or from all parts of the circumference of a circle; the… …

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  • 8Center of a surface — Center Cen ter, n. [F. centre, fr. L. centrum, fr. round which a circle is described, fr. ? to prick, goad.] 1. A point equally distant from the extremities of a line, figure, or body, or from all parts of the circumference of a circle; the… …

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  • 9Center of an army — Center Cen ter, n. [F. centre, fr. L. centrum, fr. round which a circle is described, fr. ? to prick, goad.] 1. A point equally distant from the extremities of a line, figure, or body, or from all parts of the circumference of a circle; the… …

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  • 10Center of curvature of a curve — Center Cen ter, n. [F. centre, fr. L. centrum, fr. round which a circle is described, fr. ? to prick, goad.] 1. A point equally distant from the extremities of a line, figure, or body, or from all parts of the circumference of a circle; the… …

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