Navigation refers to the process of navigating a network of resources, and the user interface that is used to do so.
A navigation system is a (usually electronic) system that aids is navigation.
Navigation systems may be capable of:
- containing maps, which may be displayed in human readable format via text or in a graphical format
- determining a vehicle or vessel's location via sensors, maps, or information from external sources
- providing suggested directions to a human in charge of a vehicle or vessel via text or speech
- providing directions directly to an autonomous vehicle such as a robotic probe or guided missile
- providing information on nearby vehicles or vessels, or other hazards or obstacles
- providing information on traffic conditions and suggesting alternative directions
Types of navigation systems