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9.10.2.7 Aviation regulations regarding GNSS systems
ICAO establishes standards and recommendations for the use of GNSS in
aviation. This includes requirements for precision, accuracy and redundancy.
EASA Implements specific procedures for the use of GNSS in aircraft operations,
including approval of navigation systems and training of pilots.
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9.10.3 GPS
In Denmark, aircraft primarily use GPS as a GNSS system.
GPS stands for Global Positioning System.
It is an American satellite
navigation system based on
approx. 24 satellites used agt
in orbits approx. 20,000 km
above the earth.
The first GPS satellite was launched in 1978. The system is controlled by the US
Department of Defense and was used for precision attacks with missiles, etc.
The US has the ability to influence the accuracy of the system and can in theory
shut down its use.
The GPS system is the name associated with the American NAVSTAR system
(Navigation Satellite Time and Ranging).
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