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Glossary
Estimated Position Error (EPE): Estimated Position Error is a calculation that indicates the potential
position inaccuracy the user may experience due to a variety of GPS factors which include satellite position
in the sky, signal strength and others factors.
Fix Type: Fix Type indicates whether the GPS receiver is providing 2D fix or 3D fix. A 2D fix requires only
three satellites and provides only latitude and longitude. A 3D fix requires four or more satellites, and
provides latitude, longitude and altitude.
GPS: GPS is an acronym for Global Positioning System. GPS provides accurate position (latitude, longitude,
altitude) information virtually anywhere on the earth through satellite technology and personal receivers
on the ground. A series of geosynchronous satellites broadcast a unique signal toward the earth once per
second. A GPS receiver, such as that included with many Humminbird® products, receives the signals from
these satellites and is able to determine position based on very slight differences in the time each signal
is received and the receiver’s knowledge of the location of each of the satellites.
Heading: Heading describes the direction the boat is pointing and is measured in degrees (i.e. 321°, where
000° is North, 090° East, 180° is South, 270° is West). Due to wind and waves, the boat is often traveling
in a slightly different direction than it is heading, and therefore Heading is often confused with Course
Over Ground. See Course Over Ground.
Map Datum: A Map Datum refers to a particular survey of the earth’s surface that was referenced when
creating a chart (i.e. WGS84). Since the earth is not flat, and not even consistently round, a mathematical
model must be used to translate coordinates from the sphere of the earth to the flat surface of a chart.
This mathematical model is the Map Datum. Historically, many different Map Datums have been used
around the world to create maps; often a reference to the Map Datum can be found in the legend of a
paper map. It is important to select the correct Map Datum setting in your fishfinder when comparing GPS
position to a paper chart to avoid slight position inaccuracies. Almost all electronic charts use the WGS84
Map Datum and therefore, they do not require setting changes.
MMC: MMC is an acronym for Multi Media Card. An MMC is a postage stamp-sized memory device used
to store electronic data such a maps, waypoints, routes and other information. MMC is a very rugged
format suitable for the marine environment, but it is not waterproof. The MMC is removable from
Humminbird® products, and can be used in a PC that is equipped with an appropriate card reader. MMC
is the same format that many digital cameras use. See SD.
North, Magnetic: North is the principle reference point of the compass (i.e. North is 000°). Magnetic
North relies on the earth’s magnetic field to align a metal pointer generally towards True North. However,
due to local variations in the earth’s magnetic field around the globe, the difference between True North
and Magnetic North can be greater than 10°. See True North.
North, True: North is the principle reference point of the compass (i.e. North is 000°). True North uses the
axis of the rotation of the earth as the reference for North and is constant for all points on the earth. Most
GPS units default to True North as the setting. The GPS heading may vary from the boat compass heading
because the compass uses Magnetic North. Humminbird® GPS units provide the option of selecting True
or Magnetic readouts by using the North Reference menu. See Magnetic North.