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GLONASS

The Global Navigation Satellite System (), usually referred to by the acronym GLONASS (, ), is a Russian satellite navigation system operating as part of a radionavigation-satellite service. It provides an alternative to the Global Positioning System (GPS) and was the second navigational system in operation with global coverage and of comparable precision.

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GLONASS is a Russian satellite navigation system that works similarly to GPS, allowing people and devices to determine their precise location anywhere on Earth. It was historically significant as the second global navigation system to achieve worldwide coverage with accuracy comparable to GPS, offering an independent alternative to the American system.

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Key facts

Navigation satellite system.name: GLObal Navigation Satellite System
Navigation satellite system.image: GLONASS logo.png
Navigation satellite system.image_caption: Emblem
Navigation satellite system.image_size: 120px
Navigation satellite system.country: ''''(now )
Navigation satellite system.type: Military, civilian
Navigation satellite system.status: Operational
Navigation satellite system.operator: Roscosmos()
Navigation satellite system.coverage: Global
Navigation satellite system.precision: 2.8–7.38 metres
Navigation satellite system.satellites_nominal: 24
Navigation satellite system.satellites_current

Article

26 sections

Contents

System description
Signal
FDMA
Accuracy
CDMA
Navigational message
L1OC
L3OC
Common properties of open CDMA signals
Satellites
First generation
Second generation
Third generation
Ground control
Receivers
Status
Availability
Accuracy
History
See also
Other systems
Notes
References
Standards
Bibliography
External links

Satellite navigation devices supporting both GPS and GLONASS have more satellites available, meaning positions can be fixed more quickly and accurately, especially in built-up areas where buildings may obscure the view to some satellites. Owing to its higher orbital inclination, GLONASS supplementation of GPS systems also improves positioning in high latitudes (near the poles).