Microwave Landing System

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Aircraft landing system
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:MLS
gptkbp:advantage Less susceptible to interference
More precise than ILS
Supports curved and segmented approaches
gptkbp:category Aviation navigation
Radio navigation
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Federal_Aviation_Administration
gptkbp:frequency 5 GHz to 5.25 GHz
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Microwave Landing System
gptkbp:ICAOStandard Yes
gptkbp:introducedIn 1970s
gptkbp:notWidelyAdopted Due to cost and GPS adoption
gptkbp:provides Azimuth guidance
Distance guidance
Elevation guidance
gptkbp:replacedBy Global Navigation Satellite System
Instrument Landing System
gptkbp:usedFor Precision aircraft landing
gptkbp:usedIn Military aviation
Civil aviation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Instrument_Landing_System
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6