Global Navigation Satellite System (BeiDou)

The BeiDou Global Navigation Satellite System is China's satellite-based positioning network that provides accurate location, navigation, and timing services worldwide. It operates through a constellation of satellites orbiting Earth, communicating with receivers to determine precise positions, similar to GPS. BeiDou supports various applications, including navigation for vehicles, smartphones, and emergency services. It enhances global positioning accuracy and reliability, offering an independent system that complements other global navigation networks, and plays a critical role in modern geolocation technology.