terrain awareness and warning system

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terrain awareness and warning system

noun terrain awareness and warning systems

  1. An onboard system used to avoid controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

    Similar: TAWS, terrain avoidance and warning system, enhanced ground proximity warning system, EGPWS

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@misc{terrain_awareness_and_warning_system_2026,
  title = {terrain awareness and warning system},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/terrain%20awareness%20and%20warning%20system},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}