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This is done by several classes of NAVAIDS (aids to navigation).

These include various radio beacons that broadcast from airports and other geographic points. These systems include the system "VOR" (VHF Omnidirectional Ranging) which is often used with DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) or TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation).

For aircraft, these are widely supplemented by Air Traffic Control radar, including onboard transponders that can identify the speed and altitude at which a plane is flying. For ships, there are many navigational lights and buoys closer to shore. There are also accurate GPS devices that can give ships and planes their geographic position to within a few feet.

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