Glideslope

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000443",
  "term": "Glideslope",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "Provides vertical guidance for aircraft during approach and landing. The glideslope/glidepath is based on the following:\n\na. Electronic components emitting signals which provide vertical guidance by reference to airborne instruments during instrument approaches such as ILS; or,\n\nb. Visual ground aids, such as VASI, which provide vertical guidance for a VFR approach or for the visual portion of an instrument approach and landing.\n\nc. Used by ATC to inform an aircraft making a PAR approach of its vertical position (elevation) relative to the descent profile.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Glidepath"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "Glidepath [ICAO]"
  ],
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/glideslope/"
}