cone of confusion
The 'cone of confusion' describes a scenario where determining the exact location of a sound source or navigation beacon becomes difficult due to ambiguous signals.
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Definition
C1Aviation
(technical)A zone around a navigation beacon where the receiver shows a random direction, making it hard to determine the beacon's location.
Example
- The pilot experienced a cone of confusion while flying over the VOR station.
C1Biology
(technical)A cone-shaped area around an organism's head where a sound's origin cannot be precisely identified.
Example
- The bat entered a cone of confusion and struggled to locate the insect.
C1Acoustics
(technical)A region around the head where sounds produce similar cues, making it difficult to determine the direction of the sound.
Example
- In a cone of confusion, the listener could not tell if the sound was coming from the front or back.
Similar
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