© Noel Griffin 2003-2005
Revision of GPS Terms
«Track = COG
ØBoats Actual Track in degrees over the ground
ØNot necessarily the same as the boats compass
heading
«Bearing = BRG
ØCompass Heading now to
the Next Waypoint
ØNot the intended course to the waypoint when you started
out
«Course = CTS
ØOriginal Course Heading to Steer to Waypoint when
starting
ØCourse to Waypoint once NAV or GOTO has been
pressed
«Speed = SOG
ØSpeed over the ground
«Cross Track Error = XTE
ØDistance boat is Left or Right off intended track
