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APPENDIX A.7 – GLOSSARY
AIS Automatic Identification System
AUX Auxiliary port – A communication port on the AIS
transponder, which can be used for RTCM input.
dB Decibel
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System – A common
label for satellite navigation systems (such as GPS
and GLONASS).
GPS Global Positioning System.
IEC International Electro-technical Commission.
LED Light Emitting Diode.
N/A Not Applicable.
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association.
RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services.
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access – An access scheme
for multiple access to the same data link.
VDL VHF Data Link
VHF Very High Frequency – A set of frequencies in the
MHz region.
VTS Vessel Traffic Service
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