Navigation & Mapping
Position Fix
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A confirmed determination of one's location using two or more navigation methods simultaneously — such as triangulation from landmarks plus altimeter reading plus GPS. A position fix eliminates accumulated navigational errors and is the most reliable way to confirm location in mountain terrain.