Ground support equipment [graud sprt ikwipmmt] n (aerospace engineering) That equipment on the ground, including all implements,

tools, and devices (mobile or fixed), required to inspect, test, adjust, calibrate, appraise, gage, measure, repair, overhaul, assemble, disassemble, transport, safeguard, record, store, or otherwise function in support of a rocket, space vehicle, or the like, either in the research and development phase or in an operational phase, or in support of the guidance system used with the missile, vehicle, or the like. Abbreviated GSE. Also known as ground handling equipment. Ground Support Equipment (Aviation Dictionary ) : All the hardware needed to support aircraft operations. It includes ladders, chocks, starting aggregates, hydraulic trolleys, testers, tools, and other equipment. The tools and other devices (mobile or fixed) are needed to inspect, test, adjust, calibrate, appraise, gauge, measure, repair, overhaul, assemble, disassemble, transport, safeguard, record, store, or otherwise function in support of aircraft. The GSE does not include land or buildings.

Ground power units

Ground power unit A ground power unit is a vehicle capable of supplying power to aircraft parked on the ground. Ground power units may also be built into the jetway, making it even easier to supply electrical power to aircraft. All aircraft require 28V of direct current and 110V 400 Hz of alternating current. The electric energy is carried from a generator to a connection on the aircraft via 3 phase 4-wire insulated cable capable of handling 200 amps. These connectors are standard for all aircraft.