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Definition(s):

The ability to determine a current and desired position (relative or absolute) and apply corrections to course, orientation, and speed to attain a desired position. Navigation coverage requirements could be global, from sub-surface to surface and from surface to space.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8323 from What is PNT (DOT)

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