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GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) |
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| Meaning: | GPS refers to the worldwide positioning, navigation and timing determination capability available from the U.S. satellite constellation. The service provided by GPS for civil use is defined in the GPS Standard Positioning System Performance Standard. GPS is composed of space, control, and user elements. |
| Previous Term: | GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM MINIMUM EN ROUTE IFR ALTITUDE (GNSS MEA) |
| Next Term: | GNSS [ICAO] |