terrain awareness and warning system

English

Noun

terrain awareness and warning system (plural terrain awareness and warning systems)

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

Synonyms

  • TAWS (abbreviation)
  • terrain avoidance and warning system
  • enhanced ground proximity warning system
  • EGPWS

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