Albatross Control System - TECH AREA

12.Glossary

  1. AVE : Average
  2. AWA : Apparent Wind Angle (relativo the vessel)
  3. BTW : Bearing To Waypoint
  4. CAN : Control Area Network
  5. COG : Course Over Ground. Available from GPS
  6. DTW : Distance To Waypoint
  7. ETA : Estimated time arrived
  8. GAL : Gallon(s)
  9. GPS : Global positioning system
  10. G/H : Gallons per hour
  11. KM : Kilometer(s)
  12. KM/H : Kilometer per hour
  13. HTS : Knots
  14. L/H : Liters per hour
  15. LTR : Liter(s)
  16. MPH : Miles per hour
  17. NM : Nautical mile(s)
  18. NMEA : National Maritime Electronics Association. The NMEA provides protocols which define an internationally accepted serial communication interface standards for sharing data between electronic equipment
  19. PAGE : A group of indtrument dhapter to suit a specific purpose , e.g Sail or Power
  20. RESPONSE : The sensitivity of an instrument, to data changes
  21. SOG : Speed Over Ground
  22. TWA : True wind angle relative to the vessel, taking into account the speed of the vessel