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Although the code is named 'GPS', it is intended to be used to support a wide range of related devices, such as INS or FMS systems. A generic name such as 'navigation computer' might be better, but renaming the properties and code at this point would be awkward. | Although the code is named 'GPS', it is intended to be used to support a wide range of related devices, such as INS or FMS systems. A generic name such as 'navigation computer' might be better, but renaming the properties and code at this point would be awkward. | ||
The core GPS code attempts to provide simple, building block functions that can be easily composed in Nasal or XML to model the behaviour of particular real world instruments. | The core GPS code attempts to provide simple, building block functions that can be easily composed in Nasal or XML to model the behaviour of particular real world instruments. This page should be read in conjunction with the [[Route_manager_internals|route manager internals page]. | ||
It is assumed the reader is familiar with using the GPS in flight, as detailed in the [[GPS|user's manual]]. | It is assumed the reader is familiar with using the GPS in flight, as detailed in the [[GPS|user's manual]]. | ||