NAVSTAR Global Positioning System Overview

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Abstract:

Currently, the GPS program is in the full-scale engineering and development phase. During this phase, a constellation of five to six satellites is being maintained to support testing so that the operational effectiveness of the GPS concept for both military and civilian users will be verified. The buildup of the operational constellation will begin in late 1986 and will take approximately two years to complete. Even though the system is not fully operational, several potential civilian applications exist.

Author(s):
Wooden, W. H.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENSE MAPPING AGENCY HYDROGRAPHIC/TOPOGRAPHIC CENTER WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA140793
Pagination:
0023

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
DMAHTC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM, OPERATION, CONTROL SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Navigation and Guidance
Keyword(s):
*NAVSTAR PROJECT
Report Date:
1984 Apr 10