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| Term: |
VERTICAL NAVIGATION (VNAV) |
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| Meaning: | A function of area navigation (RNAV) equipment which calculates, displays, and provides vertical guidance to a profile or path. |
| Previous Term: | VERTEX TIME OF ARRIVAL |
| Next Term: | VERTICAL SEPARATION |