Another step to satellite navigation: Europe accepts EGNOS

It is hardly the most inspiring of acronyms, but EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) may be one of the most important developments for European Air Traffic Management (ATM) over the next two years. EGNOS is a satellite-based augmentation system (SABS) that significantly enhances the accuracy and integrity of GPS signals, making them suitable for precision and safety critical applications, such as air navigation. [718 words]

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This report contains the following subheadings:

• SABS worldwide
• A stepping stone to Galileo

This report contains the following charts and tables:

• ENGOS open service accuracy map
• International SABS systems