II Morrow Inc. 920 GPS User Manual

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Section G - Glossary of Terms Used in this Guide

ALT (GPS Altitude): Altitude, as calculated by the
GPS receiver, based upon a mathematical model of the
earth’s surface curvature. A substantial difference
between this altitude value and altitude referenced to sea
level may exist.

ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service):
Recorded

information

about

weather

and

other

conditions at an airport, periodically updated when
conditions change.

ARSA: Airport Radar Service Area

Azimuth: Bearing, as measured clockwise from true or
magnetic north.

BRG (Bearing): The direction to any point, usually
measured in 360 degrees relative to true or magnetic
north.

Constellation: A group of fixed stars or objects, such as
GPS satellites, in the heavens.

Coordinates: Latitudes and longitudes determining a
given geographical point on the surface of the earth.

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