localizer

English

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Noun

localizer (plural localizers)

  1. (computing) A person who localizes
  2. (aviation) The component of an instrument landing system that provides runway centerline guidance to aircraft, but not the glideslope information.

Usage notes

  • (aviation): Not to be confused with locator.

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Last modified on 13 May 2013, at 23:09