US Coast Guard Loran Station (U.S. Coast Guard) Black Coffee Mug

The U.S. Coast Guard Loran Station is a navigational aid system developed by the United States Coast Guard. Loran, an acronym for Long Range Navigation, operates on the principle of hyperbolic position finding using ground-based transmitters. These stations, crucial for maritime navigation and air traffic control, provide precise position information to ships and aircrafts in areas where GPS signals are not available or unreliable. The system's operation involves synchronized transmission of radio pulses from multiple land-based stations, which allows receivers to calculate their exact location based on the time difference between the received pulses. The U.S. Coast Guard Loran Station plays a significant role in enhancing safety at sea and air navigation within the U.S. territorial waters and beyond.