How WAAS Works
WAAS uses a network of precisely-located ground reference stations that monitor GPS satellite signals. These stations are located throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Canada and Mexico.
WAAS - Wide Area Augmentation System (in USA)
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WAAS
More recently, the accuracy of GPS navigation was ratcheted up a notch when the FAA turned on the WAAS (wide area augmentation system) signal for use by general aviation on July 10, 2003.
WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) An enhancement to the GPS systemproviding greater navigation accuracy and system integrity and permitting GPS to be used for precision instrument approaches to most airports.
WAAS
GNSS wide-area augmentation system.
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GPS (with vertical navigation via WAAS or EGNOS) - Global Positioning System
LAAS - Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) for Global Satellite Navigation Systems (GNSS)
JPALS - Joint Precision Approach and Landing System ...
Accuracy is achieved through corrections to the surveyed location of 25 wide area reference stations on the ground and the Global Positioning System (GPS) signal. WAAS was commissioned in July 2003, and is currently used solely by general aviation.
 See also: Aircraft, Weather, Aviation, Navigation, Flight
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