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Garmin APOLLO GX65 User Manual

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Declutter: The ability to select the waypoint types
and symbols that are displayed on the moving map.

Degree: 1/360th of a circle.

Departure: The first waypoint in the active route.

Desired Track (DTK): The desired course of
navigation between a point of origin (FROM) and a
destination (TO) waypoint.

Destination: The last waypoint in the active route.

Dilution of Precision (DOP): A merit value for the
calculated

position

based

on

the

geometrical

configuration of the satellites used; 3 is considered good,
greater than 7 is considered poor. Also called Precision
Dilution of Precision or PDOP.

Direct-To: The function or procedure that directs you
from your present position to the designated TO
waypoint.

Distance: A measure of interval in space. Also
referred to as range.

DME: Distance Measuring Equipment

Drift: Displacement from the intended course of
travel.

E

Elevation: The angle of a GPS satellite above the
horizon.

Emergency Search: The function that allows you to
immediately navigate to the nearest airport in the case
of an emergency.

Ephemeris: A list of accurate positions or locations of
a celestial object as function of time.

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) - The estimated
time of arrival at the TO waypoint in UTC time using
a 24 hour clock.

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Glossary

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