(DoD, NATO) A long-range radio navigation position fixing system using the time difference of reception of pulse type transmissions from two or more fixed stations. This term is derived from the words long-range electronic navigation.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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