1. A characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation.
2. A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes; SYN. beacon.
Radio transmitter in a fixed location, used in marine and aerial navigation. Ships and aircraft pinpoint their positions by reference to continuous signals given out by two or more beacons.
1. Uređaj za emisiju radio-talasa koji služe brodovima i letelicama za određivanje smera kretanja (oni poseduju uređaje za radio-navigaciju);
2. Radio-svetionik, uređaj za svetlosne signale (lat.)