Aviation Dictionary

Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM)

A system used to verify the usability of the received GPS signals and warns the pilot of any malfunction in the navigation system. This system is required for IFR-certified GPS units.

Dictionary Term

Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM)

Definition

A system used to verify the usability of the received GPS signals and warns the pilot of any malfunction in the navigation system. This system is required for IFR-certified GPS units.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023