NAVSTAR Global Positioning System.

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Abstract:

The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System GPS is an all-weather, jam-resistant, continuous-operation, space-based, passive radio navigation and positioning system. The GPS consists of three segments the Space Segment, the Control Segment, and the User Segment. The United States Armed Forces will purchase over 20,000 GPS user sets, with the US Army buying 6,000 sets. This article for publication will provide the Army soldier with an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of GPS. The article includes a short history on why GPS was developed, discusses the three GPS segments, and provides examples on how GPS will enhance US Army operations.

Author(s):
Schwab, Rudolph T.
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Student rept.,
Pagination:
0023

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ACSC-88-2355
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.1_Training
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*RADIO NAVIGATION, ARMY OPERATIONS, ARMY PERSONNEL, CONTROL, HISTORY, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), PASSIVE SYSTEMS, POSITION(LOCATION), USER NEEDS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Navigation and Guidance
Report Date:
1988 Apr 01