Magellan GPS 310 User Manual download pdf (Page 56)

Landmark A location saved in the unit’s memory which

is obtained by entering data, editing data,

calculating data or saving a current position.

Used to create routes.

Latitude The angular distance north or south of the

equator measured by lines encircling the earth

parallel to the equator in degrees from 0° to

90°.

LAT/LON Coordinate system using latitude and longi-

tude coordinates to define a position on the

earth.

Leg (Route) A segment of a route that has a starting

(FROM) landmark and a destination (TO)

landmark. A route may consist of 1 or more

legs. A route that is from landmark A to

landmark B to landmark C to landmark D has

three legs with the first being from landmark

A to landmark B.

Longitude The angular distance east or west of the prime

meridian (Greenwich meridian) as measured

by lines perpendicular to the parallels and

converging at the poles from 0° to 180°.

Magnetic North The direction toward the north magnetic pole

from the observer’s position.

Position Fix Position coordinates as computed by the

Magellan GPS 310.

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Magellan GPS 310 User Manual Page 56