FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

EN ROUTE MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE WARNING (E-MSAW)

Definition

EN ROUTE MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE WARNING (E-MSAW)

A function of the EAS that aids the controller by providing an alert when a tracked aircraft is below or predicted by the computer to go below a predetermined minimum IFR altitude (MIA).

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).