DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) is, as the name suggests, a system for measuring the slant distance between a suitably-equipped aircraft and a ground-based transponder station; DME stations are often colocated with VOR or ILS installations.
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How does an airborne DME unit differentiate itself?
The FAA's IFR handbook glosses over a keypoint:
The aircraft DME transmits interrogating radio frequency (RF) pulses, which are received by the DME antenna at the ground facility. The signal triggers ground receiver equipment to respond to the…
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How can I know DME distance?
When I fly 12000ft, how can I know a distance from DME station?
Is there any formula to know or measure distance from DEM?
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What is the available range for DME, and why do we need EFC?
How far from the station can a DME signal be picked up, and why do we need EFC?
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