What does LORAN stand for?

LORAN stands for Long Range Navigation. This term refers to a radio navigation system that uses low frequency (LF) radio transmitters to determine the location of a receiver. By calculating the time it takes for signals to travel from multiple transmitters to the receiver, the system can triangulate its position accurately over long distances. The LORAN system was widely used for maritime and aviation navigation before the advent of more modern satellite-based navigation systems like GPS. The other options do not accurately reflect the functional purpose or historical context of the LORAN system.