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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Satellite navigation system

When they say "satellite navigation system", do they mean GPS?

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Hi, I would think so. Although, without any context, perhaps it refers to the system used (eg by NASA) to navigate a satellite. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, I would think so.
  • Although, without any context, perhaps it refers to the system used (eg by NASA) to navigate a satellite.
  • Clive
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Hi,

I would think so.

Although, without any context, perhaps it refers to the system used (eg by NASA) to navigate a satellite.

Clive
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AnonymousWhen they say "satellite navigation system", do they mean GPS?
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I assume that GPS is only one satellite navigation system, and that there are others, such as those owned and operated by governments all over the world for military, scientific, and meteorological use. "satellite navigation system" is the broader term.

CJ
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GPS means 'global positioning system'. I'm not sure about the technicalities of it, but I do know that the SATNAV device in my car tells me exactly where I am by using satellites, so perhaps it is the same.

BillJ
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Maybe this helps?
WikipediaGlobal Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) is the standard generic term for satellite navigation systems ("sat nav") that provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning with global coverage. GNSS allows small electronic receivers to determine their location (longitude, latitude, and altitude) to within a few metres using time signals tr
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