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Loran

Type

Radio-based navigation

Ownership

Commercial concerns

Primary use

Maritime and aviation industries

Owner's role

Owns and operates

Also known as

Long Range Navigation system

Systems employed

Ground-based radio beacons • Satellite-based networks

Alternate timeline

Developed earlier and coexists with GPS

Possible drawbacks

Commercial agreements • Licensing fees • Potential monopolies

Loran