Glossary of Terms
Glossary is usually defined as an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge. This knowledge base glossary provides a collection of knowledge base documents that define many technical terms. These terms are arranged alphabetically, but you can quickly jump to a specific term by selecting its first letter from the index of the knowledge base glossary below.
5 Glossary Terms Found.
Omega navigation system
An obsolete worldwide, continuous, radionavigation system of medium accuracy that provideed hyperbolic lines of position through phase comparisons of VLF (10-14 kHz) continuous wave signals transmitted on a common frequency on a time-shared basis. The fully implemented system was comprised of eight transmitting stations.
one-way communication protocol
A protocol established between a talker and a listener in which only the talker may send messages [compare to Two-Way Communication Protocol]. NMEA 0183 is a One-Way Communication Protocol.
origin waypoint
The starting point of the present navigation leg.
outboard
Toward or beyond the boat’s sides. A detachable engine mounted on a boat’s stern.
overboard
Over the side or out of the boat.