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great-circle course
Definição1
The route between two points on the earth's surface measured along the shortest segment of the circumference of the great circle on which the two points are located. A great circle establishes the shortest distance over the surface of the earth between any two terrestrial points.
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Nota Adicional1
Information regarding this term is a result of researches developed by DECEA in cooperation with ANAC.
Subárea
Air Navigation
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orthodromie
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 Related to rhumb line.

Related to rhumb line.

Fonte: KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.