altitude intercept
1altitude difference — The difference between computed and observed altitudes, or between precomputed and sextant altitude. Also called altitude intercept …
2Intercept method — The Intercept Method , or Marcq St Hilaire method , as it is also rather inaccurately known, is an astronomical navigation method of calculating an observer s position on earth. It was originally called the azimuth intercept method because the… …
3intercept altitude — As used in astronavigation, it is the difference between the minutes of an arc, between computed and observed altitudes, or between precomputed and sextant altitudes. It is labeled T (toward) or A (away), as the observed or sextant altitude is… …
4intercept — i. As used in air defense, it means maneuvering an aircraft to effect closure for the purpose of identification or shooting down, or for any other purpose. ii. To capture and hold desired flight conditions, as in an ILS (instrument landing… …
5Terminal High Altitude Area Defense — Infobox Weapon name= Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) caption= THAAD missile launcher origin= USA type= Anti ballistic missile system is ranged= is bladed= is explosive= is artillery= is vehicle=yes is missile= is UK=no service= 2008… …
6glide-slope-intercept altitude — The minimum altitude of an intermediate approach segment prescribed for precision approach that assures obstacle clearance. It is the minimum altitude to intercept the glide slope or glide path on a precision approach. The intersection of the… …
7Meridian altitude — is an astronomical navigation method of calculating an observer s latitude. Contents 1 Principle 2 Methodology 3 See also 4 References …
8Boost-Phase Intercept — Unter Raketenabwehr versteht man die Militärtechnik zum Erkennen und Abfangen, also dem Ablenken oder gegebenenfalls Zerstören, von feindlichen Raketen. Die hohe bis sehr hohe Geschwindigkeit und die meist geringe Größe anfliegender Raketen… …
9Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept Of Target — MIM 104 PATRIOT Start eines PATRIOT Lenkflugkörpers (auf Startgerät US Version) Grunddaten Funktion bodengestützte Mittelstrecken Flugabwehrra …
10a — • altitude intercept (HoaHc); • altitude factor (change of altitude in 1 minute of time from meridian transit); • assumed: • ampere …
