Minimum safe altitude warning (MSAW)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000622",
  "term": "Minimum safe altitude warning (MSAW)",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "A function of the EAS and STARS computer that aids the controller by alerting him/her when a tracked Mode C equipped aircraft is below or is predicted by the computer to go below a predetermined minimum safe altitude.",
  "abbreviation": "MSAW",
  "references": [
    "AIM",
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/minimum-safe-altitude-warning-msaw/"
}