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Glossary of Terminology

Appendix J

GPS Terminology

Altitude -

The height above mean sea level.

AutoZoom -

The map display feature that automatically sets the

maximum scale for displaying map features in conjunction with the
map detail setting to prevent displaying too many features causing “map
clutter”.

Bearing -

The compass direction from your present location to a set

destination.

Course -

The direction to navigate over a straight line to your destina-

tion.

Distance to Destination -

The measured distance remaining while

traveling to a set destination.

Distance to Next -

The measure distance to the next turn in a route.

Max. Speed -

The maximum speed attained over a given period of

time.

Odometer -

The cumulative record of distance traveled.

Route -

The direction of travel laid out by the unit over existing roads

and highways to a destination.

Time To -

The time remaining before your reach your destination.

Based on your current speed.

Waypoint -

The term used to identify a marked and recorded map

item or latitude and longitude.

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