NorthStar Navigation NorthStar 8000i - Manual (Page 198)

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Northstar 8000i Operation Manual
Glossary
A
A-scope
Displays the echo returns that are directly below the transducer.
active
The application that is currently in use.
adaptor
A device which converts one type of measurement or energy to a different
format.
album
One or more recordings issued together as a group.
alphanumeric
A mix of numbers and alphabetic characters.
analog
Presentation of information using a dial and a movable pointer.
apparent wind
The breeze felt by an observer. It is created both by the movement of the
observer and by the true wind. For a stationary observer, the apparent wind
and the true wind are the same.
artist
The person or people who write or perform music in the music library; e.g.
Mick Jagger, The Rolling Stones.
Autopilot, Auto pilot
A device that automatically controls the boat's steering.
B
backlit, backlight, backlighting
The keys on the instrument or the display are lit from behind.
Baud
A measure of the data transmission speed.
bottom
sea-bottom, seabed.
bottom lock
The bottom is always displayed on the screen.
buoy
A floating marker anchored permanently or temporarily to the seabed. It
may be a navigational aid to indicate a channel, danger or wreck. It may
indicate a mooring or mark a position for a particular purpose, such as a
mark for a course in sail or motor boat racing.