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satellite navigation system

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any electronic navigation system which uses space satellites as radio signal sources and position references.

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Meaning 2

A satellite network used for implementing such a system.

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noun

Meaning 3

A navigation device that implements access to such a system, having satellite signal receivers to access the satellite network.

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: satelliittipaikannusjärjestelmä — navigation system using artificial satellites as radio signal sources and position references
  • German: Navigationsgerät — navigation system using artificial satellites as radio signal sources and position references
  • German: Navigationssystem — navigation system using artificial satellites as radio signal sources and position references
  • German: Satellitennavigationssystem — navigation system using artificial satellites as radio signal sources and position references
  • German: Navi — navigation system using artificial satellites as radio signal sources and position references