air plot


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air plot

1. A continuous plot used in air navigation of a graphic representation of true headings steered and air distances flown.
2. A continuous plot of the position of an airborne object represented graphically to show true headings steered and air distances flown.
3. Within ships, a display that shows the positions and movements of an airborne object relative to the plotting ship.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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