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GNSS

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Definitions:

  GNSS collectively refers to the worldwide positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) determination capability available from one or more satellite constellations. Each GNSS system employs a constellation of satellites that operate in conjunction with a network of ground stations. Receivers and system integrity monitoring are augmented as necessary to support the required position, navigation, and timing performance for the intended operation.
Sources:
NIST IR 8323r1 under Global Navigation Satellite System from USG FRP (2021) - adapted, ICAO 9849 - adapted