ground proximity warning system

English

Noun

ground proximity warning system (plural ground proximity warning systems)

  1. (aeronautics) A device which warns a pilot that their aircraft may be in danger of collision with the ground.

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS)
  • GPWS (abbreviation)

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