Waypoints are sets of coordinates that identify a point in physical space. For the purposes of terrestrial navigation, these coordinates usually include longitude and latitude.

Although the term waypoint has only come into common use in recent years, the equivalent of a waypoint in all but name has existed for as long as human beings have navigated

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Waypoints have a discrete five-letter designator AAAAA – ZZZZZ and their exact locations, by latitude and longitude are found in navigation databases.

GATIF is an actual global waypoint. Meaning the waypoint GATIF actually exists. The name GATIF was selected as our company name because of the location of that actual waypoint and the meaning of that place:

The coordinates for this waypoint are:

51° 57' 4N 176° 26' 54W

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Those coordinates will take you to Adak Island (Adaax in Aleut) is an island near the western extent of the Andreanof Islands group of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Alaska's southernmost town, Adak, is located on the island.

The word Adak is from the Aleut word adaq, which means "father"

GATIF™ is the father of waypoint.

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