CP33 Glossary of terms Appendix A-3
Rhumbline – is the straight line to a waypoint on a chart.
Route name – each route can be given a name for easy identification.
SDGPS - Satellite Differential Global Positioning System - will provide posi-
tion corrections from received satellite signals.
Speed – Speed Over Ground, measured in knots, kilometers, and miles.
Starboard side – right (green).
TFT – Thin-Film Transistor (Active matrix) display.
UTC – Universal Time Coordinates, which is equal to standard time in
London (GMT). UTC is not affected by the local summertime adjustments.
Velocity – speed towards approaching waypoint.
Waypoint name – a name can be added to each waypoint for easy identifica-
tion.
WPplot – instant storage of actual position as a waypoint.
XTE – Cross-Track-Error (-Distance), measured magnitude of the position
error perpendicular to the intended track line.
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