Global Navigation Satellite System

A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a network of satellites that provides location and time information anywhere on Earth. The most well-known GNSS is the Global Positioning System (GPS), but there are others like GLONASS (Russia), Galileo (Europe), and BeiDou (China). GNSS receivers, found in smartphones, cars, and other devices, communicate with these satellites to determine precise positions by calculating the time it takes for satellite signals to reach them. This technology enables navigation, mapping, and timing applications, making it essential for travel, logistics, and various industries.