Results for tag: "Wide Area Augmentation System"

The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is a satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) developed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve the accuracy of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) software. WAAS uses a network of ground-based reference stations to monitor GPS satellite signals and transmit corrections to GPS receivers. These corrections improve the accuracy of GPS-based navigation systems, allowing for more precise positioning and navigation. WAAS also provides integrity monitoring, which alerts users to any potential errors in the GPS signal. WAAS is used in a variety of applications, including aviation, marine navigation, surveying, and mapping. It is also used in the automotive industry, providing navigation and safety features such as lane guidance and collision avoidance. Companies in the WAAS market include Garmin, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, Thales, and Trimble. Show Less Read more