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GPS (global positioning system)
Of or referring to a space based navigation system that provides location, time, and weather conditions on earth.
Industry: Telecommunications
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GPS (global positioning system)
Course deviation indicator (CDI)
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
A technique for displaying the amount and direction of crosstrack error (XTE).
Course made good (CMG)
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
The bearing from the 'active from' position (your starting point) to your present position.
Course over ground (COG)
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
Your direction of movement relative to a ground position.
Course-made-good (CMG)
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
The bearing from your starting point to your present position. Commonly used in marine or air navigation.
Crosstrack error (XTE)
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
The distance you are off the desired course in either direction.
Depth controlled gain (DCG)
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
A Garmin proprietary technology that automatically adjusts fishfinder sensitivity according to depth, not echo intensity. The result is a much more detailed and accurate picture of bottom structure.
Desired track (DTK)
Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)
The compass course between the "from" and "to" waypoints.
