Definition The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is a satellite-based navigation enhancement system developed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It improves the accuracy, integrity, and...
Definition The Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) is an international organization that develops standards for communication, navigation, and electronic systems used in marine and...
Definition Precise Point Positioning (PPP) is an advanced satellite-based positioning technique that provides centimeter-level accuracy without requiring a local reference station. Precise Point Positioning corrects satellite...
Definition Differential GPS (DGPS) is an enhancement of the standard Global Positioning System (GPS) that improves location accuracy by using a network of fixed ground-based reference...
While drones are often associated with targeted strikes and surveillance, their role in conflict is more complex. Modern drone warfare carries a humanitarian dimension—protecting soldiers, reducing...