Definitions And Abbreviations - Garmin GTX 45R Installation Manual

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Definitions and Abbreviations

Definitions
References made to GTX 35R/45R apply to all GTX 35R/45R models, except when noted.
The term squitter refers to a burst or broadcast of aircraft-tracking data that is periodically transmitted by a
Mode S transponder without radar interrogation. The GTX 35R/45R Mode S/ES models transmit
ADS-B Out ES. These transmissions contain additional aircraft information that includes GPS based
location information.
Abbreviations
These abbreviations and acronyms are used in this document.
AC Advisory Circular
ADF Automatic Direction Finder
ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
ADS-R Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Rebroadcast
AFMS Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement
AIRMET Airmen Meteorological Information
API Appliance Project Identifier
CDTI Cockpit Display of Traffic Information
ATCRBS Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CG Center of Gravity
CONUS Continental United States
CSA Conflict Situational Awareness
DC Direct Current
DME Distance Measuring Equipment
EQF Environmental Qualification Form
ES Extended Squitter
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FCU Flight Control Unit
FIS-B Flight Information Services-Broadcast
FMS Flight Manual Supplement
GAE Garmin Altitude Encoder
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS Global Positioning System
GTX Garmin Transponder
HSDB High Speed Data Bus
LAT Latitude
LON Longitude
MCP Mode Control Panel
METAR Meteorological Aviation Report
MFD Multifunction Display
MSR Message Success Rate
NOTAM Notice to Airmen
NEXRAD Next Generation Radar
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