What is the operating frequency of LORAN C
LORAN-C (Long Range Navigation-C) operates in the low frequency (LF) radio spectrum. Specifically, its operating frequency is 100 kHz. This system uses ground-based transmitters to broadcast precisely timed signals, allowing receivers to calculate their position based on the time differences between the signals from different transmitters.
Key aspects of LORAN-C:
- Frequency: 100 kHz
- Pulse Repetition Rate: The system uses a series of precisely timed pulses to encode navigation information.
- Coverage: LORAN-C provides coverage over large areas, typically continental and coastal regions.
- Accuracy: The system offers an accuracy of about 0.1 to 0.25 nautical miles.
LORAN-C was widely used for maritime and aviation navigation until it was largely replaced by the Global Positioning System (GPS). However, it remains a point of historical interest and is sometimes discussed in the context of backup navigation systems.
