MLAT

plural MLATs

1. abbreviationcountableuncountablelawAbbreviation of mutual legal assistance treaty.
2. abbreviationcountableuncountableAbbreviation of modern language aptitude test.
3. abbreviationcountableuncountableAbbreviation of multilateration.

   The WAM system provides surveillance in the en route airspace while MLAT is used to ensure surveillance of the terminal area airspace or ground traffic at the airport.

   2019, Oleg Nicolaevich Skrypnik, Radio Navigation Systems for Airports and Airways, page 204

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   Evaluation of Multilateration technology as a possible replacement for the E-scan PRM at Detroit (DTW) was initiated, as required by Congressional language. The MLAT subsystem, known as PRM-A, will provide accurate position and identification Information on transponder equipped aircraft and surface vehicles by "mulblaterating" on signals transmitted by the transponder.

   2008, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2009

   Among these new techniques, MLAT (Multilateration) is one of the most representative and typical. MLAT locates a target by accurately computing the TDOA (time difference of arrival) of a signal emitted from the target to three or more receivers, and it has attracted the world by its potential to achive high accuracy and update rate.

   2013, Yu Lu, Donglin He, Hui Yao, “Optimal MLAT Tracking Based on Improved Simulation for Airport Surveillance”, in Energy Research and Power Engineering