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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

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_navigation_system
• Marine navigation system
• Global Positioning System
• Inertial guidance system
• Robotic mapping
• Web navigation