VHF Omnidirectional Range

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/VHF_Omnidirectional_Range
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf radio navigation system
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:VOR
gptkbp:accuracy typically ±1°
gptkbp:antennaType omnidirectional
gptkbp:canBe Morse code identifier
gptkbp:combines Distance Measuring Equipment
gptkbp:component air navigation system
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Civil_Aeronautics_Administration
gptkbp:frequency 108.0 to 117.95 MHz
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VHF Omnidirectional Range
gptkbp:ICAOStandard Annex 10
gptkbp:introducedIn 1940s
gptkbp:maintenance periodic calibration
gptkbp:modulatedBy gptkb:amplitude_modulation
frequency modulation
gptkbp:numberOfStationsWorldwide over 3000
gptkbp:operatesIn line-of-sight
gptkbp:provides azimuth information
bearing information
gptkbp:range up to 200 nautical miles
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Federal_Aviation_Administration
gptkb:International_Civil_Aviation_Organization
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Tactical_Air_Navigation
Instrument Landing System
Non-directional Beacon
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Low_Frequency_Radio_Range
satellite navigation systems
gptkbp:requires VOR receiver
gptkbp:signalPolarization horizontal
gptkbp:subject terrain interference
signal reflection
gptkbp:transmittedBy reference signal
variable signal
gptkbp:transmitterLocation ground-based
gptkbp:type VHF radio signal
gptkbp:usedBy air traffic controllers
pilots
gptkbp:usedFor approach navigation
en-route navigation
aircraft position fixing
airway navigation
departure navigation
holding patterns
instrument approaches
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:instrument_flight_rules
aviation
yes
visual flight rules
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:VOR
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5