GNSS
Global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and time
How does GNSS work When discussing GPS or GPS timing, you often hear “ GNSS” Word. GNSS stands for global navigation satellite system, which is the general name of satellites that provide time and position information to receivers on the earth. Some famous constellations include Beidou, GPS, Galileo and GLONASS. Each of them effectively provides the same service: sending time and location information, which can be used to calculate local time and ground or air location. The difference between the different types lies in the number of satellites, the way…
