Antenna

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000217",
  "term": "Antenna",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A metallic device for transmitting or receiving electromagnetic waves, used for communication, navigation, and remote sensing aboard a vessel. Shipboard antennas are designed for specific frequency bands corresponding to their function, including VHF for short-range voice communication, satellite for global data, and radar for collision avoidance. The placement of antennas is carefully planned to minimize interference and signal blockage from the ship's superstructure.",
  "synonyms": [
    "yard"
  ],
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "see_also": [
    "yard",
    "Zepp antenna"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Rigging terms in the Michael of Rhodes manuscript (Michael of Rhodes Project)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Antenne",
    "es": "antena",
    "fr": "antenne"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/antenna/"
}