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GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GNSS) |
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| Meaning: | 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. |
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| Previous Term: | GLIDESLOPE INTERCEPT ALTITUDE |
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