Planes to use accurate satellite data

A new type of satellite navigation system accurate enough to be used for flight is being prepared for a full-scale launch after a series of trials. The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service - Egnos - is designed to augment and improve the current Global Positioning System (GPS) to make it much more accurate.

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European Space Agency: Egnos http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Navigation/EGNOS/What_is_EGNOS

European Space Agency: Egnos http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Navigation/EGNOS/What_is_EGNOS

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