"ground proximity warning system" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ground proximity warning systems [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ground proximity warning system (plural ground proximity warning systems)
  1. (aeronautics) A device which warns the pilot that their aircraft may be in danger of collision with the ground. Wikipedia link: Ground proximity warning system Categories (topical): Aeronautics Synonyms: GPWS [abbreviation], groundprox, ground-collision warning system Derived forms: GPWS [abbreviation] Related terms: terrain awareness and warning system
    Sense id: en-ground_proximity_warning_system-en-noun-Lp~9Px0k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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