Displaying Terrain-Svs Data - Garmin G1000 Manual

Terrain and obstacle databases are referenced to GSL. Using the GPS position and altitude, the Terrain-SVS
feature portrays a 3-D picture of the surrounding terrain and obstacles relative to the position and altitude of the
aircraft. GPS position and GSL altitude are used to calculate and predict the aircraft' s flight path in relation to
the surrounding terrain and obstacles. In this way, the pilot can view predicted dangerous terrain and obstacle
conditions.

DISPLAYING TERRAIN-SVS DATA

Terrain-SVS uses yellow (caution) and red (warning) to depict terrain and obstacles with heights greater than
200 feet above ground level, AGL. Alerts are given relative to aircraft altitude. Colors are adjusted automatically
as the aircraft altitude changes. The colors and symbols shown in the figure and table below are used to
represent terrain, obstacles, and potential impact points.
Unlighted Obstacle
< 1000' AGL > 1000' AGL < 1000' AGL > 1000' AGL
Potential Impact
Point Symbol
Table 6-16 Terrain-SVS Potential Impact Point Symbols with Alert Types
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Figure 6-131 Terrain Altitude/Color Correlation for Terrain-SVS
Lighted Obstacle
Table 6-15 Terrain-SVS Obstacle Colors and Symbology
Alert Type
Warning
Caution
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
HAZARD AVOIDANCE
Obstacle Location
Red obstacle is above or within 100 ft
below the aircraft altitude
Yellow obstacle is between 100 ft and
1000 ft below the aircraft altitude
Example Annunciation
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