S06: Reference systems
  
 

5. Satellite-based positioning
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A lot can be told about satellite-based positioning, in great detail and the techniques that go along with it. In this paragraph we will stick to the basics:

A) The segments of a satellite-based positioning system are:

  1. Space segment
  2. Control segment
  3. User segment

B) Principles of positioning

  1. Abosulte positioning
  2. Relative positioning

Points A) and B) are explained in the next pages.
 
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