Glossar
Luftfahrtgeografie
Kurs (Bearing)
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Definition
The horizontal direction from one point to another, measured in degrees from true north
Verwandte Begriffe
Große Kreisdistanz (GCD: Great Circle Distance)
The shortest distance between two points on Earth, following the curvature of the globe
Magnetische Variation (Magnetic Variation)
The angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a given location
VHF-Rundstrahlbereich (VOR: VHF Omnidirectional Range)
A ground-based radio navigation system providing bearing information to aircraft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kurs (Bearing)?
The horizontal direction from one point to another, measured in degrees from true north
How does Kurs (Bearing) relate to other aviation concepts?
Kurs (Bearing) is closely related to Great Circle Distance and Magnetic Variation, among other key aviation concepts.
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