Navstar GPS (Global Positioning System) Accuracy While Surveying Arrays of Deep Ocean Transponders

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Abstract:

This paper presents the observed accuracy of the Navstar GPS Global Positioning System when used with acoustic data to geodetically locate arrays of bottom-mounted ocean transponders. Two arrays were to be located, and each was surveyed on several separate occasions. In addition to GPS with dual frequency precise P-code, the arrays were located by using Argo, Syledis, Transit satellites, and by several other tracking methods. Because the array positions have been well determined, the data is now able to reveal the absolute GPS fix error while at sea. For one survey, ground truth information from the Yuma GPS facility, 263 nautical miles 487 km away, was used to reduce measurement bias. Keywords Deep ocean transponders Hydrophone survey.

Author(s):
Anderson, Larry A.
Author Organization(s):
PACIFIC MISSILE TEST CENTER POINT MUGU CA
Descriptive Note:
Technical publication
Pagination:
0021

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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
Report Number(s):
PMTC-TP-000037
Monitor Series:
PMTC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*ARRAYS, *GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM, *SURVEYS, *TRANSPONDERS, ACCURACY, ACOUSTIC DATA, BIAS, BOTTOM, DEEP OCEANS, ERRORS, HYDROPHONES, MEASUREMENT, METHODOLOGY, MOUNTS, OCEANS, POSITION FINDING, SURFACE TRUTH, TRACKING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Navigation and Guidance
Report Date:
1985 Dec 01