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[remote sensing, aerospace]
Acronym for Quasi-Zenith Satellite System. A regional navigation satellite system (RNSS) and a satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) compatible with the United States' GPS. Used to improve positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data for the Asia-Oceania region with a focus on Japan. Developed and operated by the Japanese government.