Navigational radio service

Accuracy of different navigation systems

Radio stations for air navigation service, here VOR and DME , Brussels Airport

The navigation radio service ( English radionavigation service ) is as defined by the International Telecommunication Union , a radiolocation service for the purpose of radio navigation .

This radio service is a safety-relevant or safety-of-life service , must be protected from interference and is an important part of navigation .

The VO Funk categorizes the navigation radio services as follows:

• Navigation radio service (Article 1.42 - a radiodetermination service for the purpose of radionavigation )
  • Satellite navigation service (Article 1.43)
  • Maritime navigation service (Article 1.44)
    • Maritime navigation service via satellites (Article 1.45)
  • Air Navigation Service (Article 1.46)
    • Air navigation service via satellites (Article 1.47)

Web links

• German Air Traffic Control
• Radio Regulations, Edition of 2012 (PDF, English)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ VO Funk , 2012 edition, Article 1.42.