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30-461: [REDACTED] Look up range in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Range may refer to: Geography [ edit ] Range (geographic) , a chain of hills or mountains; a somewhat linear, complex mountainous or hilly area (cordillera, sierra) Mountain range , a group of mountains bordered by lowlands Range, a term used to identify

60-435: A pelorus to obtain bearings, relative to the vessel, from charted objects. A hand bearing compass provides magnetic bearings. On land a hand compass provides bearings to landmarks. Mariners use position-fixing navigation, to obtain a "position fix" or "fix" by measuring the bearing of the navigator's current position from known points of reference. A visual fix of position can be made by using any sighting device with

90-478: A survey township in the US Rangeland , deserts, grasslands, shrublands, wetlands, and woodlands that are grazed by domestic livestock or wild animals Mathematics [ edit ] Range of a function , a set containing the output values produced by a function Range (statistics) , the difference between the highest and the lowest values in a set Interval (mathematics) , also called range ,

120-402: A bearing indicator to obtain position lines from the navigator's current position to each point of reference. Two or more objects of known position are sighted as points of reference, and the bearings recorded. Bearing lines or transits are then plotted on a chart through the locations of the sighted items. The intersection of these lines is then the current position of the navigator. Usually,

150-418: A fix is where two or more position lines intersect at any given time. If three position lines can be obtained, the resulting "cocked hat", where the 3 lines do not intersect at the same point, but create a triangle where the vessel is inside, gives the navigator an indication of the accuracy in the three separate position lines. If two geographic features are visually aligned (the edge of an island aligned with

180-404: A set of real numbers that includes all numbers between any two numbers in the set Column space , also called the range of a matrix, is the set of all possible linear combinations of the column vectors of the matrix Projective range , a line or a conic in projective geometry Range of a quantifier , in logic Music [ edit ] Range (music) , the distance from the lowest to

210-406: A system of beacons allows mariners to align pairs of daymarks , called "range markers", to form a "leading line" (British English) or "range axis" ( American English ), along which to navigate safely. When lighted, these markers are called " leading lights " (British English) or "range lights" (American English). The relative positions of the marks and the vessel affect the accuracy of perceiving

240-843: A variety of rock types . Most geologically young mountain ranges on the Earth's land surface are associated with either the Pacific Ring of Fire or the Alpide belt . The Pacific Ring of Fire includes the Andes of South America, extends through the North American Cordillera , the Aleutian Range , on through Kamchatka Peninsula , Japan , Taiwan , the Philippines , Papua New Guinea , to New Zealand . The Andes

270-722: Is 7,000 kilometres (4,350 mi) long and is often considered the world's longest mountain system. The Alpide belt stretches 15,000 km across southern Eurasia , from Java in Maritime Southeast Asia to the Iberian Peninsula in Western Europe , including the ranges of the Himalayas , Karakoram , Hindu Kush , Alborz , Caucasus , and the Alps . The Himalayas contain the highest mountains in

300-538: Is at work while the mountains are being uplifted until the mountains are reduced to low hills and plains. The early Cenozoic uplift of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado provides an example. As the uplift was occurring some 10,000 feet (3,000 m) of mostly Mesozoic sedimentary strata were removed by erosion over the core of the mountain range and spread as sand and clays across the Great Plains to

330-512: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Range (geographic) Mountain ranges are usually segmented by highlands or mountain passes and valleys . Individual mountains within the same mountain range do not necessarily have the same geologic structure or petrology . They may be a mix of different orogenic expressions and terranes , for example thrust sheets , uplifted blocks , fold mountains, and volcanic landforms resulting in

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360-531: Is drier, having been stripped of much of its moisture. Often, a rain shadow will affect the leeward side of a range. As a consequence, large mountain ranges, such as the Andes, compartmentalize continents into distinct climate regions . Mountain ranges are constantly subjected to erosional forces which work to tear them down. The basins adjacent to an eroding mountain range are then filled with sediments that are buried and turned into sedimentary rock . Erosion

390-418: Is navigating on a water course, in the air or on land, a different chart applies for the navigator: Coastal mariners often use reference manuals, called "pilots" for navigating coastal waters. In addition to providing descriptions of shipping channels and coastal profiles, they discuss weather, currents and other topics of interest to mariners. Notable guides include a worldwide series of "Sailing Directions" by

420-430: Is the track over the ground or sea bottom . The navigator compares the ground track with the navigational course for that leg of the intended route, in order to make a correction in "heading", the direction in which the craft is pointed to maintain its course in compensation for cross-currents of wind or water that may carry the craft off course. Where a channel is narrow, as in some harbor entrances and on some rivers,

450-459: Is the process of navigating on water or in the air using fixed points of reference on the sea or on land, usually with reference to a nautical chart or aeronautical chart to obtain a fix of the position of the vessel or aircraft with respect to a desired course or location. Horizontal fixes of position from known reference points may be obtained by sight or by radar . Vertical position may be obtained by depth sounder to determine depth of

480-581: The Mithrim Montes and Doom Mons on Titan, and Tenzing Montes and Hillary Montes on Pluto. Some terrestrial planets other than Earth also exhibit rocky mountain ranges, such as Maxwell Montes on Venus taller than any on Earth and Tartarus Montes on Mars . Jupiter's moon Io has mountain ranges formed from tectonic processes including the Boösaule , Dorian, Hi'iaka and Euboea Montes . Navigational transit Piloting or pilotage

510-473: The Ocean Ridge forms the longest continuous mountain system on Earth, with a length of 65,000 kilometres (40,400 mi). The position of mountain ranges influences climate, such as rain or snow. When air masses move up and over mountains, the air cools, producing orographic precipitation (rain or snow). As the air descends on the leeward side, it warms again (following the adiabatic lapse rate ) and

540-1051: The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (formerly by the British Admiralty) that includes, most notably, the English Channel , the Mediterranean Sea , the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf . Another series worldwide series of Sailing Directions is by the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency , which has planning guide and enroute portions. The "United States Coast Pilot", by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Coast Survey, covers

570-503: The US), or leading lights (in the UK) An open stretch of land used for projectile testing Bombing range , a military test and training facility used by combat aircraft to practise attacking ground targets. Driving range , an area where golfers can practice their swing Shooting range , a controlled environment where ranged weapons are discharged at targets Range anxiety ,

600-646: The coastal and intracoastal waters and the Great Lakes of the United States . Common types of visual reference point used for piloting and pilotage include: Depth, measured with a depth sounder or lead line , can be used to identify a bathymetric contour or crossing point. Similarly, elevation can be used to confirm a geographic contour or crossing point. Measurement of depth and altitude allow vessels and aircraft navigators to confirm clear passage over obstructions. On shipboard, navigators may use

630-433: The driving range of a vehicle using only power from its electric battery pack Range of a projectile , the potential distance a projectile can be hurled by a firearm or cannon Slant range , distance between two objects on different levels Other uses [ edit ] Range, in navigational transit , is a pair of navigational beacons whose line indicates a channel; if lighted, they are called Range lights (in

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660-485: The east. This mass of rock was removed as the range was actively undergoing uplift. The removal of such a mass from the core of the range most likely caused further uplift as the region adjusted isostatically in response to the removed weight. Rivers are traditionally believed to be the principal cause of mountain range erosion, by cutting into bedrock and transporting sediment. Computer simulation has shown that as mountain belts change from tectonically active to inactive,

690-525: The edge of an island behind, a flag pole and a building, etc.), the extension of the line joining the features is called a "transit". A transit is not affected by compass accuracy, and is often used to check a compass for errors. The most accurate fixes occur when the position lines are at right angles to each other. Flying at low altitudes and with sufficient visibility, aircraft pilots use nearby rivers, roads, railroad tracks and other visual references to establish their position. The line connecting fixes

720-520: The fear that a vehicle has insufficient range to reach its destination and would thus strand the vehicle's occupants Range factor (commonly abbreviated RF), a baseball statistic Rocket engine test facility , also known as a rocket test range Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World , 2019 book by David Epstein See also [ edit ] Rangefinder Ranger (disambiguation) The Range (disambiguation) Topics referred to by

750-499: The geographical area where a species can be found Range (particle radiation) , the distance a charged particle travels before stopping Technology [ edit ] Range (aeronautics) , the distance an aircraft can fly Range (computer programming) , the set of allowed values for a variable Range, any kitchen stove with multiple burners, especially in the United States All-electric range ,

780-773: The highest pitch musical instruments can play Vocal range , the breadth of pitches that a human voice can phonate People [ edit ] Erik Range (born 1977), German computer games developer, journalist and YouTube personality Harald Range (1948–2018), Attorney General of Germany Heidi Range (born 1983), British singer and songwriter M. Athalie Range (1915–2006), American civil rights activist and politician Rosslyn Range (born 1933), American long jumper Places [ edit ] Range, Alabama , an unincorporated community Range, Ohio , an unincorporated community Range, Wisconsin , an unincorporated community Range Township, Madison County, Ohio Science [ edit ] Range (biology) ,

810-627: The rate of erosion drops because there are fewer abrasive particles in the water and fewer landslides. Mountains on other planets and natural satellites of the Solar System, including the Moon , are often isolated and formed mainly by processes such as impacts, though there are examples of mountain ranges (or "Montes") somewhat similar to those on Earth. Saturn 's moon Titan and Pluto , in particular, exhibit large mountain ranges in chains composed mainly of ices rather than rock. Examples include

840-407: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Range . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Range&oldid=1224229245 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

870-519: The water body below a vessel or by altimeter to determine an aircraft's altitude, from which its distance above the ground can be deduced. Piloting a vessel is usually practiced close to shore or on inland waterways. Pilotage of an aircraft is practiced under visual meteorological conditions for flight. Land navigation is a related discipline, using a topographic map , especially when applied over trackless terrain. Divers use related techniques for underwater navigation . Depending on whether one

900-543: The world, including Mount Everest , which is 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) high. Mountain ranges outside these two systems include the Arctic Cordillera , Appalachians , Great Dividing Range , East Siberians , Altais , Scandinavians , Qinling , Western Ghats , Vindhyas , Byrrangas , and the Annamite Range . If the definition of a mountain range is stretched to include underwater mountains, then

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