Reference Information
LD8 Operations Manual AB-V-MA-00635_RevA2 31
5.2.7 GLL SENTENCE
The NMEA GGL sentence provides Latitude and Longitude position data for the present position.
GLL SENTENCE STRUCTURE & EXAMPLE
Geographic position - Latitude and Longitude
Latitude direction (N or S)
Longitude direction (E or W)
Status (A = data valid ; V = data not valid)
Positioning mode indicator (A = Autonomous, D = Differential,
E = Estimated (Dead reckoning), M = Manual, N = Data not valid)
5.2.8 VTG SENTENCE
The NMEA VTG sentence provides the actual course and speed relative to the ground.
VTG SENTENCE STRUCTURE & EXAMPLE
Course over ground and ground speed
Magnetic course over ground
Nautical speed indicatior (N = Knots)
Speed over ground, kilometres/hour
Speed indicator (K = km/hr)
Positioning mode indicator (A = Autonomous, D = Differential,
E = Estimated (Dead reckoning), M = Manual, N = Data not valid)