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Beacons

Scope note

Lights, electronic apparatus, or other devices that emit identifying signals related to their position to guide or warn navigators or pilots of aircraft or ships. MHDST2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30007739

Broader Terms used

<lighting devices by function>

Equivalent Terms used

beacon

Created

13yrs ago

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