English Explanatory Dictionary

closest point of approach

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An estimated point in which the distance between two objects, of which at least one is in motion, will reach its minimum value; abbreviated CPA. The estimate is used to evaluate the risk of a collision of e.g. two ships.

Word forms

closest point of approach closest points of approach
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