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global positioning system A U.S. satellite navigation system used as the primary means of electronic navigation by most vessels worldwide. With GPS equipment on board, especially differential GPS, accurate position, course over ground, and speed over ground are available continuously. GPS output data can often be interfaced to the radar and displayed on the radar screen. Abbreviation:  GPS

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