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Aviation abbreviation

# Global Positioning System

ABBR · Navigation

At a glance

## Meaning of Global Positioning System

The United States' global satellite navigation system.

### More about Global Positioning System

GPS receivers use signals from the constellation to determine position and time. Aviation installations can combine these with other information and augmentation.

GPS is one part of GNSS. A position shown on a consumer device does not establish that the equipment is suitable or approved for every aviation navigation procedure.

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