Synthetic Vision

Definition

A computer-generated three-dimensional terrain display on the primary flight display providing terrain awareness regardless of external visibility. Uses GPS and terrain databases for real-time rendering.

Related Terms

Synthetic Vision System(SVS)

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Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System(EGPWS)

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Situational Awareness(SA)

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