Global Positioning System (GPS)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

GPS

NIST SP 1800-21B

NIST SP 800-101 Rev. 1

NIST SP 800-115

NIST SP 800-124 Rev. 1

NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 2

NIST SP 800-163

NIST SP 800-163 Rev.1

NIST SP 800-209

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5

NIST SP 800-72

NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2

NISTIR 8196

NISTIR 8323

Definition(s):

A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-101 Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-72 under Global Positioning System

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a U.S.-owned utility that provides users with positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services. This system consists of three segments: the space segment, the control segment, and the user segment. The U.S. Space Force develops, maintains, and operates the space and control segments.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8323 under GPS from GPS GNSS

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

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