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VOR (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and VORTAC (VOR plus Tactical
Air Navigation) are two types of radio-based navigation systems that were developed
for use in aviation.
The development of VOR began in the 1930s and was first introduced in the United
States in the early 1950s. The VOR system uses a network of ground-based transmitters
that emit radio signals in all directions. An aircraft equipped with a VOR receiver
can then use these signals to determine its direction and distance from the VOR
station.
The VORTAC system was developed in the 1960s as an extension of the VOR system.
It combines the VOR system with the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) system, which
is used by military aircraft. The VORTAC system provides both VOR and TACAN signals,
allowing both civilian and military aircraft to use the same navigation aid.
Over time, both VOR and VORTAC systems have been improved and modernized to enhance
their accuracy and reliability. In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) has upgraded the VOR network with newer equipment and has also implemented
a program to decommission some of the less-used VOR stations.
Despite the advancements in other navigation systems like GPS, VOR and VORTAC
remain important navigation aids, especially in areas with limited GPS coverage
or in the event of GPS outages. Additionally, many aircraft still use VOR and VORTAC
for backup navigation purposes.
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