
FM
Frequency Modulation – The method by which a signal
offsets the frequency in order to modulate it on a data
link.
FORCE HEALTHY
A feature of the navigator that permits the user to over-
ride the data flag in the almanac that tells the navigator
that the quality of the data from a satellite is inadequate
for navigation. This feature should be used only with the
greatest care.
FORCE UNHEALTHY
A feature of the navigator that permits the operator to
inhibit a satellite position update even though the quality
of the data from that satellite apparently is acceptable.
FUNCTION
A specific operational capability of the navigator.
FUNCTION KEY
A key on the front panel of the navigator that selects a
specific function.
GEODETIC
Associated with the science of Geodesy, which includes
the means of determining absolute position with uniform
accuracy at all points on the Earth’s surface.
GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
Angular displacements along parallels of latitude and me-
ridians of longitude on an ellipsoidal surface. Ellipsoidal
coordinates.
GEOID
The Earth’s surface with all topographical undulations
removed (equipotential surface) so that all points on the
surface approximate mean sea level.
GEOIDAL HEIGHT
Deviations of the geoid above and below the ellipsoid due
to non-uniformity of the Earth’s mass. Geoidal height is
positive when the deviation is outward from the central
volume of the ellipsoid, and negative when it is inward.
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