GPS (global positioning system)

GPS (global positioning system)

Of or referring to a space based navigation system that provides location, time, and weather conditions on earth.

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line of sight (LOS) propagation

Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)

Of an electromagnetic wave, propagation in which the direct transmission path from the transmitter to the receiver is unobstructed. The need for LOS propagation is most critical at GPS frequencies.

liquid crystal display (LCD)

Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)

A display circuit characterized by a liquid crystal element sandwiched between two glass panels. Characters are produced by applying an electric field to liquid crystal molecules and arranging them ...

local area augmentation system (LAAS)

Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)

Plan by which Local Area Differential GPS (LADGPS), which generates and transmits differential corrections to appropriately equipped aircraft users, is augmented with integrity messages transmitted ...

long range navigation (LORAN

Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)

A grid of radio waves in many areas of the globe that allows accurate position plotting. Loran transmitting stations around the globe continually transmit 100 kHz radio signals. Special shipboard ...

NAVSTAR

Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)

The name sometimes given to the GPS satellite system. NAVSTAR is an acronym for NAVigation Satellite Timing and Ranging.

NMEA

Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)

National Marine Electronics Association, a U.S. standards body that defines message structure, content and protocols to allow electronic equipment installed within ships and boats to communicate with ...

NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association)

Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)

A U.S. standards committee that defines data message structure, contents, and protocols to allow the GPS receiver to communicate with other pieces of electronic equipment aboard ships.