ground observation

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• ground observation — observation that is carried out on the ground (not from the air) …   English contemporary dictionary

• Observation post — For astronomical observation posts, see Observatory. An observation post for airfield defense coordination. An observation post, temporary or fixed, is a position from which soldiers can watch enemy movements, to warn of approaching soldiers… …   Wikipedia

• Observation tower — in Auersberg, Saxony, Germany. An observation tower is a structure used to view events from a long distance and to create a full 360 degree range of vision. They are usually at least 20 metres (65.6 ft) tall and made from stone, iron, and… …   Wikipedia

• Observation deck — The 1793 Puente Nuevo bridge allows viewing from 120 m above the floor of El Tajo canyon. Main article: Deck (building) For other uses, see Deck …   Wikipedia

• Observation balloon — An observation balloon being launched from the USS Arizona. This balloon has a two man crew that performed artillery spotting in support of the battleship s main guns …   Wikipedia

• Ground Defense Force! Mao-chan — Mao chan redirects here. For the figure skater often referred to in the Japanese press by that nickname, see Mao Asada. Earth Defender! Mao chan 陸上防衛隊まおちゃん (Ground Defense Force! Mao chan) Genre Comedy, Magical girl …   Wikipedia

• ground visibility — The visibility at an aerodrome, as reported by an accredited observer (ICAO). The visibility is contained in a weather observation reported by an ATC (air traffic control) unit, an FSS (flight service station), a community aerodrome radio station …   Aviation dictionary

• Ground Observer Corps — The Ground Observer Corps was a series of Civil Defense programs in the United States to protect against air attack. First begun in World War II by the Army Air Force, the 1.5 million civilian observers at 14,000 coastal observation posts used… …   Wikipedia

• Observation on the Spot — Polish book cover Observation on the Spot (Wizja lokalna, also translated as Inspection at the Scene of the Crime) is a science fiction novel by Stanisław Lem which has not been translated into English. It deals with Ijon Tichy s traveling to a… …   Wikipedia

• ground observer — noun : one that observes, tracks, and reports the movement of aircraft from an observation post * * * a person stationed in a position on the ground to watch, follow, and report on flights of aircraft, esp. of enemy aircraft. * * * ground… …   Useful english dictionary

• observation post — Mil. a forward position, often on high ground, from which enemy activity can be observed and, particularly, from which artillery or mortar fire can be directed. * * * …   Universalium