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G
Item
Description
Explanation
GE
General Electric Engine Manufacturer
GIOC
General
Input/Output
Compiler
The purpose of GIOC is to manage all Inputs/Outputs between
the simulation software and the hardware interface with a
database builder, and output different type of files for the real
time software (Host and GPIO (General Purpose Input Output))
GPIO
General
Purpose Input
Output
GSD
Ground Station
Data
Data about navigational aids
GUI
Graphical User
Interface
A program interface that uses the advantages of the computers
graphics capabilities to make the program easier to use. An
alternative to a command driven interface.
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H
Item
Description
Explanation
HF
High Frequency
Frequency band or equipment associated with an aircraft
communications system
HMI
Human Machine
Interface
An interface that allows a user to control and monitor a system
normally with a touchscreen or a keyboard and mouse and a
display.
HMON
-
Software utility
HMI
Human/Machine
Interface
Part of the Simulator or System that is used to enable a person to
interact with the simulator
Host
The computing system that controls the simulator and the
simulation
HSSL
High Speed
Serial Link
A fibre-optic serial interface
Hub
A common connection point for devices in a network, usually used
to describe the Ethernet Switch
HWCT
Hardware
Confidence
Tests
The HWCT software utility provides a fast test to ensure that the
main elements of the system are present and configured correctly.
HYD
Hydraulics
Used as a label
