MLchartDataset catalogue

Global Positioning System

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006000

A satellite-based navigation system that provides precise location and time information anywhere on Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. In meteorology, GPS receivers are used in radiosondes to measure wind speed and direction by tracking their movement. It also contributes to atmospheric sounding through GPS radio occultation techniques.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006000
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
AbbreviationGPS
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006000",
  "term": "Global Positioning System",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A satellite-based navigation system that provides precise location and time information anywhere on Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. In meteorology, GPS receivers are used in radiosondes to measure wind speed and direction by tracking their movement. It also contributes to atmospheric sounding through GPS radio occultation techniques.",
  "abbreviation": "GPS",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/global-positioning-system/"
}

Record 4,160 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.