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GLONASS Navigation Satellite System
The Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) is a space-based satellite system operating in the radio navigation-satellite service and used by the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces. It provides an alternative to GPS and is the second laternative navigational system in operation with global coverage and comparable precision.
Access to satellite space systems lends important capabilities to global disaster rescue operations, as the satellites can provide important functions such as weather warnings, telecommunications, positioning and navigation. This may be useful in tracking of vehicles and shipments of relief supplies, as well as real-time positioning and navigation for responders.