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Spatial vs Airspace - What's the difference?

spatial | airspace |

As an adjective spatial

is of or pertaining to space.

As a noun airspace is

a specified portion of the atmosphere, especially that under the technical aviation control and/or jurisdiction of a particular state over which territory (and territorial waters) it lies.

spatial

English

Alternative forms

* spacial

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or pertaining to space.
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  • , title= Tiny Lenses See the Big Picture , passage=The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.}}

    See also

    * geospatial ----

    airspace

    Alternative forms

    * air space

    Noun

  • (politics, aviation) A specified portion of the atmosphere, especially that under the technical aviation control and/or jurisdiction of a particular state over which territory (and territorial waters) it lies.
  • ''Various European countries transferred the aviation control of their adjoining airspace to Eurocontrol, while each retaining legal jurisdiction
  • (aviation) A designated part of the sky for aircraft use.
  • (broadcasting) Space (i.e. a few neighboring frequencies) available for broadcasting within a particular frequency band.
  • The legalisation of free radios caused a bitter fight for airspace .
  • The portion of an enclosed area which contains air, especially breathable air.
  • (construction) The cavity in a cavity wall containing air for insulation.
  • Derived terms

    * dead-air space