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Sistema de pouso por instrumentos (ILS: Instrument Landing System)

Definição

A precision approach system using radio signals to guide aircraft to a runway in poor visibility

Termos Relacionados

Procedimento de abordagem (Approach Procedure)

A series of maneuvers used to align an aircraft with a runway for landing

Altura de decisão (DH: Decision Height)

The altitude during a precision approach at which the pilot must decide to land or go around

Nevoeiro (Fog)

Visibility-reducing water droplets suspended near the surface, a major cause of airport delays

Glidelope (GS: Glideslope)

The vertical component of an ILS providing descent guidance to the runway

Antena localizadora ILS (LOC: ILS Localizer Antenna)

A ground-based radio transmitter providing horizontal guidance for precision approaches

Mentioned In

Airport Runway Operations: How Planes Take Off and Land

…Instrument Landing Systems: Precision Approaches The Instrument Landing System (ILS) is the primary precision approach navigation aid…

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sistema de pouso por instrumentos (ILS: Instrument Landing System)?

A precision approach system using radio signals to guide aircraft to a runway in poor visibility

What does ILS stand for?

ILS stands for Sistema de pouso por instrumentos (ILS: Instrument Landing System). A precision approach system using radio signals to guide aircraft to a runway in poor visibility

How does Sistema de pouso por instrumentos (ILS: Instrument Landing System) relate to other aviation concepts?

Sistema de pouso por instrumentos (ILS: Instrument Landing System) is closely related to Approach Procedure and Decision Height, among other key aviation concepts.