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Old 27th March 2004 | 11:13
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GPWS = Ground proximity warning system; older systems use RADALT to provide the signal - combined with approach algorithms.

EGPWS = Ehanced GPWS has the addition of a forward looking function (a terrain database).

TAWS = Terrain Awareness Warning System has both altitude alerting and a forward looking function.

Later and cheaper (TAWS) systems can have all functions in a single box with GPS providing the position and geometric height information (it is not necessary to have a RADALT).

All regulations mandating these systems also have requirements for training.

Offshore helicopters in Europe also have a system for setting the height and voice alerts - Automatic Voice Alerting Device (AVAD).

It is likely that TAWS, with a forward looking function, will be recommended in any proposal to amend Annex 6 Part III.
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