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Verbessertes GPWS (EGPWS: Enhanced GPWS)
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Definition
An advanced terrain awareness system combining GPS data with a terrain database
Verwandte Begriffe
Kontrollierter Flug ins Gelände (CFIT: Controlled Flight Into Terrain)
An accident where an airworthy aircraft is flown into terrain, water, or an obstacle
GPS-Navigation (GPS: GPS Navigation)
The satellite-based navigation system used by aircraft to determine precise position
Bodennähe-Warnsystem (GPWS: Ground Proximity Warning System)
An aircraft system that alerts pilots when the aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verbessertes GPWS (EGPWS: Enhanced GPWS)?
An advanced terrain awareness system combining GPS data with a terrain database
What does EGPWS stand for?
EGPWS stands for Verbessertes GPWS (EGPWS: Enhanced GPWS). An advanced terrain awareness system combining GPS data with a terrain database
How does Verbessertes GPWS (EGPWS: Enhanced GPWS) relate to other aviation concepts?
Verbessertes GPWS (EGPWS: Enhanced GPWS) is closely related to Controlled Flight Into Terrain and GPS Navigation, among other key aviation concepts.
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