How Europe's satellite overlay makes aviation landing safer
In short: Discover how EGNOS enhances the US GPS system to support safety-critical applications, such as aircraft landings. This video explores the collaborative European effort to provide precise navigation for the aviation industry.
The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service, known as EGNOS, acts as an augmentation for the US GPS satellite navigation system. By providing extra layers of precision, it makes satellite navigation suitable for safety-critical tasks like flying aircraft.
Developed through a partnership between the European Space Agency, the European Commission, and Eurocontrol, EGNOS serves as a vital precursor to the Galileo global navigation system. The service's safety-of-life capabilities for aviation were officially declared available in 2011.
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