Hertz
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000473
The standard radio equivalent of frequency in cycles per second of an electromagnetic wave. Kilohertz (kHz) is a frequency of one thousand cycles per second. Megahertz (MHz) is a frequency of one million cycles per second.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000473 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Synonyms | Hz |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-AVN-000473",
"term": "Hertz",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "The standard radio equivalent of frequency in cycles per second of an electromagnetic wave. Kilohertz (kHz) is a frequency of one thousand cycles per second. Megahertz (MHz) is a frequency of one million cycles per second.",
"synonyms": [
"Hz"
],
"references": [
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/hertz/"
}
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