Flag semaphore (from the Ancient Greek σῆμα (sêma) 'sign' and -φέρω (-phero) '-bearer') is a semaphore system conveying information at a distance by means...
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transmitted over distance. A semaphore can be performed with devices including: fire, lights, flags, sunlight, and moving arms. Semaphores can be used for telegraphy...
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specifically to: Flag semaphore Semaphore telegraph, a system of long-distance communication based on towers with moving arms Railway semaphore signal for railway...
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maritime environment, where semaphore is used). Many flags fall into groups of similar designs called flag families. The study of flags is known as "vexillology"...
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of this battle. Let each man do his utmost Flag of Germany after World War II (C-Pennant) Flag semaphore Heliograph International Code of Signals International...
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tactical or administrative nature.[better source needed] Flag semaphore signalling uses two flags, held in specific positions to signify letters. This method...
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rather than a physical exchange of an object bearing the message. Thus flag semaphore is a method of telegraphy, whereas pigeon post is not. Ancient signalling...
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International Code of Signals (redirect from International code of flags)
("blinker"), flag semaphore, radiotelegraphy, and radiotelephony. The International Code is the most recent evolution of a wide variety of maritime flag signalling...
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Optical telegraph (redirect from Semaphore telegraph)
the semaphore system is flag semaphore, signalling with hand-held flags. The word semaphore was coined in 1801 by the French inventor of the semaphore line...
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historical form of flag signaling that passes messages by waving a single flag. It differs from flag semaphore in that it uses one flag rather than two,...
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