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GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GNSS)

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GNSS refers collectively to the worldwide positioning, navigation, and timing determination capability available from one or more satellite constellations. A GNSS constellation may be augmented by ground stations and/or geostationary satellites to improve integrity and position accuracy.

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

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