grid separation

Definitions

The minimum distance maintained between aircraft in controlled airspace to ensure safety and prevent collisions.

A systematic method of dividing a geographic area into a network of squares or cells for mapping, data analysis, or resource allocation.

Examples

The air traffic controller maintained strict grid separation to ensure the safety of all aircraft in the sector.

Engineers implemented a new grid separation protocol to prevent interference between the overlapping power transmission lines.

Synonyms

spatial interval lattice spacing mesh resolution geometric clearance inter-node distance

Antonyms

grid overlap zero spacing spatial coincidence mesh convergence lack of separation