ground proximity warning system

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

ground proximity warning system ground proximity warning systems

Synonyms

GPWS ground-collision warning system groundprox

Derived words

enhanced ground proximity warning system GPWS
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