Positioning

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Definition(s):

The ability to accurately and precisely determine one’s location and orientation two-dimensionally (or three-dimensionally, when required) referenced to a standard reference frame, such as the World Geodetic System 1984, WGS84[G873], or ITRF2014.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8323 from What is PNT (DOT)

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