WAAS sends augmented GPS signals through satellite ahead of schedule

FAA's Wide Area Augmentation System program is relaying augmented Global Positioning System signals through its Inmarsat communications satellite relay three months ahead of schedule. The signal carries less data than is planned for operations but supports testing of communications and user...

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