Definitions for loran
ˈlɔr æn, ˈloʊr-lo·ran

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1. LORAN

   LORAN is an obsolete terrestrial radio navigation system which enables ships and aircraft to determine their position and speed from low frequency radio signals transmitted by fixed land based radio beacons, using a receiver unit. The most recent version of LORAN in use is LORAN-C, which operates in the low frequency portion of the radio spectrum from 90 to 110 kHz. Many nations have used the system, including the United States, Japan, and several European countries. Russia uses a nearly identical system in the same frequency range, called CHAYKA. In recent decades, LORAN use has been in steep decline, with the satellite-based Global Positioning System being the primary replacement. However, there have been attempts to enhance and re-popularize LORAN, mainly to serve as a backup and land-based alternative to GPS and other satellite navigation systems. The current LORAN system has been phased out in the United States and Canada. The United States Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard ceased transmitting LORAN-C signals in 2010.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. loran

   A long-range radio navigation position fixing system using the time difference of reception of pulse type transmissions from two or more fixed stations. This term is derived from the words long-range electronic navigation.

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1. LORAN

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Loran is ranked #36286 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Loran surname appeared 617 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Loran.
   
   61.5% or 380 total occurrences were White.
   25.1% or 155 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   5% or 31 total occurrences were Black.
   4% or 25 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   2.2% or 14 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.9% or 12 total occurrences were Asian.

How to pronounce loran?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say loran in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of loran in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of loran in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=loran
2. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
3. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html