WIDE-AREA AUGMENTATION SYSTEM (WAAS)

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WAAS

A satellite navigation system consisting of equipment and software which augments the GPS Standard Positioning Service (SPS). The WAAS provides enhanced integrity, accuracy, availability, and continuity over and above GPS SPS. The differential correction function provides improved accuracy required for precision approach.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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