Definition
BeiDou reached global service with a mixed constellation of medium-Earth-orbit satellites plus inclined geosynchronous and geostationary satellites, the latter giving enhanced coverage and extra services over the Asia-Pacific region. It broadcasts interoperable signals near the GPS and Galileo L1 band, and references the CGCS2000 frame, which is practically equivalent to WGS84 at chart scale. Many current marine receivers track BeiDou alongside GPS to improve fix availability.
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