Terrain Awareness and Warning System

Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS). A timed-based system that provides information concerning potential hazards with fixed objects by using GPS positioning and a database of terrain and obstructions to provide true predictability of the ...

Terrain Awareness and Warning System - A computer and sensors system which warns crews about imminent collision with the ground. Other similar systems are called EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning Systems).
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TAWS
Terrain Awareness and Warning System
TAXI
The movement of an airplane under its own power on the surface of an airport.

TAWS (Terrain Awareness and Warning System) An advanced type of GPWS that provides the flight crew earlier aural and visual warning of impending terrain, forward looking capability and continued operation in the landing configuration.

See also: Pedal, Monitor, Forecast, Force, Altitude