FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GNSS)

Definition

GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GNSS)

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.

  • See: GROUND-BASED AUGMENTATION SYSTEM
  • See: SATELLITE-BASED AUGMENTATION SYSTEM

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).