Satellite based navigation is adopted in many applications because of its reliability and accuracy. The Global Positioning System receives signals from a network of satellites. Most of the modern aircraft have automatic computerized navigation system, with support of GPS equipments. Maps are also provided for the navigation purpose. Satellite Navigation system is capable of offering Geo – spatial positioning, in the process of navigation. It is the most effective method to determine the longitude, latitude and altitude of the aircraft on the basis of data provided by the GPS. In the context of global political environment, the system is offering communication and surveillance apart from navigation. Data will be more reliable if it is obtained from more number of satellites. Sat Nav is becoming an essential component of aviation in the contemporary world.
There are many satellite navigation systems available for aviation sector. A portable and hand-held device is capable of providing more information than in the past. It helps to identify taxi way with maps of all well known airports in the world. Many of such maps are pre-loaded to cater the needs of the customers. Altitude sensitive information will be provided to the aircraft as soon as it approaches an airport.
Latest sophisticated products help the aviators to navigate effortlessly with effective data base provided by Sat Nav technology. Very sensitive monitors are capable of determining the exact position of the aircraft in difficult terrain conditions. Flight routes will be displayed for the fliers to identify their routes even in adverse weather conditions. Information about weather, traffic pattern including temporary flight restrictions, aviation routine weather reports etc are provided with precision.
The innovative Sat Nav system is able to meet the emerging challenges of aviation industry. Flight safety which receives optimum priority will be benefited much from the technology. It helps the aircraft to identify the position and to manoeuvre safely even in emergency situations. Effective communication with the traffic control will ensure smooth landings without hazards of collisions or other untoward incidents or accidents. Position, Navigation and Timing are important factors in aviation that are addressed by the Sat Nav technology. Through out the world, importance of satellite based navigation is now recognized as the core factor that will contribute towards safe and efficient air traffic. The latest news about the European Union and European Space Agency joining hands to establish multi-modal satellite navigation system with a constellation of navigation satellites is an example in this context. This is followed by India’s Space Research Organisation taking efforts on similar lines.
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