closest point of approach

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English

Noun

closest point of approach (plural closest points of approach)

  1. (nautical, navigation) An estimated point in which the distance between two objects, of which at least one is in motion, will reach its minimum value; abbreviated CPA. The estimate is used to evaluate the risk of a collision of e.g. two ships.
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