Aircraft Systems

terrain awareness and warning system

Advanced system alerting pilots of hazardous terrain or obstacles using GPS and a terrain database, supplementing GPWS.

Quick answer: Advanced system alerting pilots of hazardous terrain or obstacles using GPS and a terrain database, supplementing GPWS.

This term page is part of the Protermify Aviation glossary and is published as static HTML for fast indexing and clear language coverage.

Languages

Quick answer

Advanced system alerting pilots of hazardous terrain or obstacles using GPS and a terrain database, supplementing GPWS.

Why it matters

terrain awareness and warning system matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Editorial context

This page is rendered as static HTML from source-backed terminology data so search engines and AI systems can parse the content without client-side code.

Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is terrain awareness and warning system?

In this glossary, terrain awareness and warning system refers to: Advanced system alerting pilots of hazardous terrain or obstacles using GPS and a terrain database, supplementing GPWS.

How is terrain awareness and warning system used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Terrain Awareness and Warning System activated, caution for high terrain ahead."

Why does terrain awareness and warning system matter in aviation?

terrain awareness and warning system matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses terrain awareness and warning system?

terrain awareness and warning system is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does terrain awareness and warning system belong to?

In this glossary, terrain awareness and warning system is grouped under Aircraft Systems. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

Advanced system alerting pilots of hazardous terrain or obstacles using GPS and a terrain database, supplementing GPWS.

Operational example

Terrain Awareness and Warning System activated, caution for high terrain ahead.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Related terms

Use the related links below to continue through connected aviation terminology.

Back to glossary