Glossary
Did you know that nautical light characteristics are basically the Morse code of the sea? Except instead of 'dot-dash-dot,' it’s 'flash-flash-flash, then a pause… or was it a flash-pause-flash?' These blinking enigmas might look like a light show, but they’re really trying to say, 'Hey, sailor! There’s a rock over here!' or 'This is the channel, you’re welcome!' Decoding them can feel like solving a lighthouse’s secret diary, but fear not! We’re here to help you crack the code and keep your maritime adventures well-lit and obstacle-free. With us, you’ll be the light-master of the seas in no time!
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TermDefinition
- Light Characteristic Iso
A light where the duration of light and darkness are equal.
Isophase describes a navigational aid that emits a light signal with equal periods...
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A light where the duration of light and darkness are equal.
Isophase describes a navigational aid that emits a light signal with equal periods...
More Details - Abbreviation, Light Characteristic Oc
A light with more light than dark (is on for longer than it is off).
Occulting refers to a type of navigational light in which the light is...
More Details - Abbreviation, Light Characteristic Occulting (Oc)
A light with more light than dark (is on for longer than it is off).
Occulting refers to a type of navigational light in which the light is...
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