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Glossary of Terminology
Appendix J
GPS Terminology
Altitude -
The height above mean sea level.
AutoZoom -
The map display feature that automatically sets the
maximum scale for displaying map features in conjunction with the
map detail setting to prevent displaying too many features causing “map
clutter”.
Bearing -
The compass direction from your present location to a set
destination.
Course -
The direction to navigate over a straight line to your destina-
tion.
Distance to Destination -
The measured distance remaining while
traveling to a set destination.
Distance to Next -
The measure distance to the next turn in a route.
Max. Speed -
The maximum speed attained over a given period of
time.
Odometer -
The cumulative record of distance traveled.
Route -
The direction of travel laid out by the unit over existing roads
and highways to a destination.
Time To -
The time remaining before your reach your destination.
Based on your current speed.
Waypoint -
The term used to identify a marked and recorded map
item or latitude and longitude.
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