IGS (International GNSS Service)

The International GNSS Service (IGS) is a global organization that provides precise satellite positioning data. Its network of ground stations collects accurate signals from navigation satellites like GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo. This data helps create highly accurate location information used in scientific research, surveying, and navigation systems. IGS's work ensures that positioning services are reliable and precise worldwide, supporting applications ranging from mapping and environmental monitoring to scientific studies and emergency response.