"E" station of the Omega Navigation System, Radio navigation transmitter in Cambaie, Reunion Island, France.
The E station of the Omega Navigation System is a radio transmitter on Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. The facility features a tall antenna tower positioned on the western coast to transmit navigation signals across long distances.
The transmitter operated as part of the global Omega Navigation System from 1971 to 1997, helping ships and aircraft determine their positions. The system was later replaced by GPS technology, which provided more precise and reliable navigation.
This station represents an important era in maritime navigation technology, marking Reunion Island's role in international navigation development.
The station sits in a remote area on the western coast and is not easily accessible without directed travel. Visitors should note that the site may have restricted access and security measures should be respected.
The station was one of only eight facilities worldwide in the Omega network and used very low frequency signals for position calculation. Navigators compared the phase values of these signals to calculate their exact position at sea.
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