GLONASS
GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) is a Russian satellite-based navigation system that provides global positioning, navigation, and timing services. It operates independently of other systems like GPS and consists of a constellation of satellites transmitting signals to receivers on Earth. It enables real-time positioning for various applications, including transportation, surveying, and military use.
Developers should learn about GLONASS when working on projects requiring global positioning, such as geolocation apps, IoT devices, or navigation systems, especially in regions where GLONASS coverage is strong or for redundancy with GPS. It's useful for applications needing high accuracy, like autonomous vehicles or precision agriculture, and for developers in industries like logistics, defense, or telecommunications that rely on satellite navigation.