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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 28 July 2016
Already wireless is playing an extremely important part in connection with the smooth and safe operation of the commercial aviation services of to-day and it is evident that the present-day trend is to place more and more reliance upon wireless aids for the achievements of that regularity of service in all weathers, which is looked upon as necessary for the ultimate success of truly commercial aviation.
It seems therefore desirable to review at the present juncture the functioning of wireless communication and direction finding systems as used by the commercial air services; to consider some of the problems with which designers and operators are faced, and to bring to light the limitations and possibilities of this medium of communication and direction finding, both in respect to present and future requirements.