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Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS)
Definitions
- SVGS is a combination of flight guidance display technology and high precision position assurance monitors. The SVGS flight instrument display provides a continuous, geo-spatially correct depiction of the external scene topography, including obstacles, augmented by the display of the runway of intended landing. The SVGS display may be implemented on a head down Primary Flight Display, and/ or a Head-Up Display (HUD). SVGS includes additional symbology elements, integrity and performance monitors
References
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Instrument Procedures Handbook by Federal Aviation Administration (2017)