Precise Positioning Service (PPS) andStandard Positioning Service (SPS)
- Authorized users with cryptographic equipment and keys and specially equipped receivers use the Precise Positioning System. U. S. and Allied military, certain U. S. Government agencies, and selected civil users specifically approved by the U. S. Government, can use the PPS.
22 meter Horizontal accuracy
27.7 meter vertical accuracy
- Civil users worldwide use the SPS without charge or restrictions. Most receivers are capable of receiving and using the SPS signal. The SPS accuracy is intentionally degraded by the DOD by the use of Selective Availability.
100 meter horizontal accuracy
156 meter vertical accuracy
340 nanoseconds time accuracy