waypoint

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Definition of waypoint in English English dictionary

any mapped reference point on a route that can be easily identified

A waypoint is a reference point in physical space used for purposes of navigation

Location, spot, or destination (latitude/longitude) that can be stored in memory to be recalled and used at a later time for navigation purposes Simply think of it as an electronic address

A waypoint is a 3D point which can be given a name and location either prior to field work or in the field Waypoints are useful for navigation purposes an can be used as a reference for a particular site This makes returning for a particular site This makes returning to the same site possible at a latter date

A permanently stored and named position in the GPS receiver's memory

An intermediate point on a route Usually defined by longitude and latitude values Often a waypoint's description includes a place name E G Detroit River Light W 83° 08' 30' N 42° 00' 06"

– A navigational fix; usually a destination or point of reference

A specific location saved in the receiver's memory that is used along a planned route

A checkpoint used as a point of reference for GPS Whiteout: A condition of zero or extremely limited visibility caused when fog or thick clouds or rapidly falling snow creates a situation where light from above is the same as the light being reflected off the snow so that there are no shadows and no visible horizon

A location designated by a set of coordinates and stored in a G P S receiver to be later used as a GOTO destination or as part of a route

The coordinates of a specific location

A specific location as defined by GPS, the Global Positioning System

Etymology

() way +‎ point