Global Positioning System
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001708
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. It is widely used in the oil and gas industry for surveying, mapping, seismic acquisition, and positioning drilling rigs and vessels. The system operates on a network of 31 satellites orbiting Earth.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-001708 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Geology |
Record as JSON
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"subject": "Geology",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/global-positioning-system/"
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