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GNSS

GNSS

Created OnJanuary 18, 2018
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Global Navigation Satellite System

A satellite-based system for providing position, navigation and time with global rather than regional coverage. GNSS in use include the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation System (GLONASS). Systems under development include Galileo (Europe) and Beidou (China).

Related:

  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • GMDSS
  • Ballast bonus (BB)
  • DGNSS
  • FONASBA
  • Hague Rules and Hague-Visby Rules

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