Difference between revisions of "Detection of an AtoN light"

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Latest revision as of 15:40, 18 February 2018

The following terms are used when considering the conspicuity of AtoN lights at night.

Term Definition
Detection of an AtoN light: The observer is aware of a light
Recognition of an AtoN light: The observer is aware that the light is an AtoN light
Identification of an AtoN light: The observer is aware of the exact AtoN to which the light belongs
Confirmation of an AtoN light: The observer identifies the flash character of the signal once again, to verify



Source: ENG7, Guideline G1073