ground proximity warning system

English

Noun

ground proximity warning system (plural ground proximity warning systems)

(aeronautics) A device which warns the pilot that their aircraft may be in danger of collision with the ground.

Synonyms

GPWS (abbreviation)
groundprox
ground-collision warning system

Derived terms

GPWS (abbreviation)

See also

terrain awareness and warning system

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