GLONASSnöörriigid

GLONASSnöörriigid refers to countries that utilize the GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) as a primary or supplementary navigation system. GLONASS is the Russian equivalent of the United States' GPS, Europe's Galileo, and China's BeiDou. Its development began in the Soviet Union and was completed by the Russian Federation.

The primary users and beneficiaries of GLONASS are Russia and its member states within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Many countries have integrated GLONASS signals into their national infrastructure and civilian applications, including surveying, agriculture, transportation, and emergency services. This integration often occurs through dual-system receivers that can simultaneously process signals from both GLONASS and other GNSS constellations like GPS.

The availability of GLONASS signals is generally global, but the extent of a country's reliance on or specific use of the system can vary. Some nations may have national policies or strategic agreements that favor the use of GLONASS for certain critical applications, potentially for reasons of technological independence or interoperability. Research and development into GLONASS technology and its applications are ongoing, with a focus on improving accuracy, reliability, and accessibility for a wider range of users.