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22. Glossary
Barometer - A barometer is a measuring device used to measure atmospheric pressure. The barometer is used
to calculate the current height and is shown on the trip computer.
GPS - The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based system for global positioning. Your location can be
pinpointed using the conventional GPS satellite system to within 20 metres at any time – provided that a GPS
signal is being received.
GPX file - The most common file format for saving tracks or waypoints is the GPX format. The files are saved in
the GPX manager. However, the tracks or waypoints they contain are also displayed in the track manager or
waypoint manager.
Note: To delete imported waypoints, the corresponding GPX file must be deleted.
Compass - A compass is a measuring instrument for determining the cardinal direction. The compass icon on
the navigation view screen shows you the north bearing. If the compass is displayed in a large-scale view via
the rapid access menu, the entire map is orientated in the direction you are looking.
Coordinates - Positions can be determined precisely with the aid of coordinates. This makes sense particularly
on open terrain away from roads. Coordinates are normally specified with degrees of latitude and longitude.
Sensors - Sensors are technical components which can record certain measured variables which, after being
converted into electrical signals, can then be transmitted to a compatible device (your BikePilot² navigation
device).
POI - A point of interest (POI) is an address or position of special interest such as restaurants, interesting sights,
museums and many more besides.
The points of interest on the device are divided up into various categories to make it easier to search for specific
destinations.
Tour - Tours are the linking together of waypoints, favourite locations or other destinations in a defined
sequence. However, the route between the individual waypoints is not precisely defined, as is the case with
tracks.
Track - A track is a route which is precisely defined (with the aid of coordinates placed close to one another
which are connected to form a line). This can be displayed on the map. Tracks can also be recorded with the
device. In track navigation, no turn-offs are displayed or spoken announcements issued.
Trip computer - The trip computer is the ingenious information and statistics hub of the BikePilot² navigation
device. Data relating to the current route but also barometer figures (atmospheric pressure, altitude) as well as
astronomical figures (sunrise and sunset, lunar phase) can be called up.
Waypoint - A waypoint is a geoposition saved as a pair of coordinates (geographical latitude and longitude) in
open terrain. A waypoint can be any point in the countryside, e.g. a branch on a path, a hut, or any desired POI
(picturesque point in the countryside, viewing point or interesting sight). Any waypoint can be selected as a
destination.
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