waypoint


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way·point

 (wā′point′)
n.
A point between major points on a route, as along a track.
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waypoint

(ˈweɪˌpɔɪnt)
n
1. (Computer Science) the co-ordinates of a specific location as defined by a GPS
2. (Navigation) the co-ordinates of a specific location as defined by a GPS
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As usual, several groups of about six kids each walked a specified route at night, finding waypoints as they went along.
Al-Attiyah and co-driver Tina Thorner decided to call it quits after mechanical trouble with their BMW meant they chose not to drive over sand dunes, missing a waypoint and meaning they would therefore be disqualified.
For the introductory activity, all campers enter the same waypoint. When the waypoint is entered in the unit, the GOTO feature is selected.
The vibrotactile display that was used in our study relies on an electronic compass that is attached to a visor worn on the user's head so that the direction to the next waypoint is relative to the head.
Although it can be used for general outdoor activities, the built-in Hunting Mode, used in conjunction with mapping software, allows outdoorsmen to create highly detailed topo maps of favorite hunting zones and store 100 different routes and 2000 waypoints. The Realtree Hardwoods HD waterproof housing makes it particularly suitable for the trail, and the sixteen channel GPS/WAAS receiver contributes to fast satellite reception.
Waypoint can also integrate with Blackboard Building Block to authenticate teachers and students and log them in.
The M9 features navigation support, guidance to waypoints, find home function, tracking of travelled route, distance and speed measurement, post-activity analysis, route plotting--the features are almost to numerous to list.
Most GPS units allow you to name a waypoint, and some units let you assign the waypoint a little truck, camp, or house icon.
The core team from Waypoint followed founders Doug Brien and Colin Wiel to start Mynd.
Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing will combine the Waypoint helicopter assets and management platform with its own portfolio and employ the Waypoint staff.