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Global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000445

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.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-AVN-000445
FieldAviation and air traffic control
AbbreviationGNSS
SynonymsGNSS [ICAO]
ReferencesFAA Pilot/Controller Glossary
See alsoGround based augmentation system (GBAS); Satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS)
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000445",
  "term": "Global navigation satellite system (GNSS)",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "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.",
  "abbreviation": "GNSS",
  "synonyms": [
    "GNSS [ICAO]"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "Ground based augmentation system (GBAS)",
    "Satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS)"
  ],
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/global-navigation-satellite-system-gnss/"
}

Record 445 of 1,122 in Aviation and air traffic control terminology (MLC-0104). Request the full dataset.