= WAAS reference stations
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WAAS stands for Wide Area Augmentation System. It is a satellite-based augmentation system designed to improve the accuracy and reliability of Global Positioning System (GPS) signals. WAAS provides corrections to GPS signals by using a network of reference stations that monitor GPS satellite signals in real time. \#\#\# Components of WAAS: 1. **Reference Stations**: These are strategically placed ground stations that receive GPS signals. They are equipped with highly accurate GPS receivers.
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