EGNOS Service Provider (ESP)

An EGNOS Service Provider (ESP) is an organization responsible for operating and maintaining the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS). EGNOS enhances the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of GPS signals across Europe, making satellite-based positioning more precise for users like pilots, drivers, and surveyors. The ESP manages the ground stations, monitors signal quality, and ensures the system functions correctly. Essentially, the ESP ensures that EGNOS provides trustworthy and improved navigation information, supporting safety-critical applications and increasing confidence in satellite-based positioning services.