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WAAS(Wide Area Augmentation System) A system of earth stations and satellites that improves the tracking accuracy of the GPS navigation system to approximately 10 feet. Deployed in 2003, WAAS comprises a group of 25 reference stations and two satellites that cover North America. The stations track the GPS satellites and send correction signals to the WAAS satellites, which transmit them to WAAS-enabled receivers. See GPS augmentation system and GPS. WAAS [wäsor¦dəb·əl·yü¦ā¦ā′es] (navigation) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Phoenix 300 is a WAAS CDGPS and OmniSTAR VBS capable receiver that can be upgraded to OmniSTAR XP and HP (requires subscription service). The new waterproof Lowrance iFINDER" H20 Handheld GPS+ WAAS delivers enhanced performance and Navionics[TM] compatibility at an affordable price. GPS Receiver Classifications Class I Class II Price $100 to $800 $800 to $3,000 Differential WAAS WAAS, Coast correction Guard beacon sources or fee-based subscription Update 0. |
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