nominal approach path
1approach funnel — A specified airspace around a nominal approach path within which an aircraft approaching to land is considered to make a normal approach …
2precision approach radar — Primary radar equipment used to determine the position of an aircraft during final approach, in terms of lateral and vertical deviations relative to a nominal approach path, and in range relative to touch down (ICAO). The system is basically a… …
3Nominal income target — A nominal income target is a potential policy conducted by a central bank to target the future level[1] of economic activity in nominal terms (ie. not adjusted for inflation). The central bank could target Gross domestic product (NGDP) or Gross… …
4final approach segment — The segment of an instrument approach procedure in which the alignment and descent for landing are accomplished (ICAO). It begins at the final approach fix and ends at the missed approach point. The final approach can be to a runway for a… …
5non-linear approach — In approach and landing systems, a final approach in which the nominal flight path is not a straight line …
6nonlinear approach — In approach and landing systems, a final approach in which the nominal flight path is not a straight line …
7Delta Air Lines Flight 723 — Accident summary Date July 31, 1973 Type Controlled flight into terrain Site …
8Absolute probability judgement — is a technique used in the field of human reliability assessment (HRA), for the purposes of evaluating the probability of a human error occurring throughout the completion of a specific task. From such analyses measures can then be taken to… …
9architecture — /ahr ki tek cheuhr/, n. 1. the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of… …
10required visual reference — With respect to an aircraft on an approach to a runway, the section of the approach area of the runway or the visual aids that enable the pilot to make an assessment of the aircraft position and the rate of change of position relative to the… …
