15. APPENDIX: TERMS
ALT (Altitude) Shows the Altitude of the vessel.
APP Wind DIR SPD (Apparent Wind Direction) Shows the Apparent wind Direction when a external wind instrument with NMEA is connected.
APP Wind SPD (Apparent Wind Speed) Shows the Apparent wind speed when a external wind instrument with NMEA is connected.
BRG (Bearing) the direction from your current position to a destination point. COG (Course Over Ground) – the course your vessel is heading
DATE Shows the current date received by the GPS.
DEPTH shows the water depth when the optional Black Box Fish Finder or Digital Depth Sounder is connected.
DRAUGHT Tide height value referred to Horizontal cursor.
DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Digital Selective Calling is a
DST (Distance) – the distance from your current position to a destination point. ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
GPS Constellation The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a
GPS2D The GPS is receiving at least 2 valid satellites GPS3D the GPS is receiving at least 3 Satellites.
HDG (Heading) Shows heading from a External Flux Gate Compass when connected.
HDOP/VDOP Horizontal/Vertical Dilution of Precision. It is a parameter indicating the precision of the positioning system (GPS). The smaller the HDOP/VDOP value, the more accurately the position fix is provided.
HEIGHT The current tide height referred to the vertical cursor. HIGH WATER The maximum level of the tide height in 24 hours.
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