CP44/54 Glossary of terms Appendix A-3
flashing once normal position update is resumed.
Restart to approaching point – will automatic recalculate the navigation data
from current position to approaching point.
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 (WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS).
Speed – Speed Over Ground, measured in knots, kilometers, and miles.
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 identification.
XTE – Cross-Track-Error (-Distance), measured magnitude of the position
error perpendicular to the intended track line.