The NAVSTAR GPS (Global Positioning System) System

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Abstract:

A comprehensive and up-to-date lecture series on the Navstar GPS system is presented. Among the subjects covered are the system concept, navigation principles, system design, user applications and technologies involved. Partial contents The Global Positioning System constellation and coverage The GPS Accuracy, system error budget, space and control system overview GPS signal structure User equipment overview GPSinternal navigation system integration for enhanced navigation performance and robustness Aiding and integration of a GPS receiver Civil and military applications of GPS Differential operation of NAVSTAR GPS for enhanced accuracy GPS navigation processing and Kalman filtering.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRANCE)
Supplementary Note:
Lecture Series under the sponsorship of the Avionics Panel of AGARD and the Consultant and Exchange Programme of AGARD presented on 19-20 Sep 1988 in Wessling, Germany, 22-23 Sep 1988 in Athens, Greece, 26-27 Sep 1988 in Ankara, Turkey and 29-30 Sep 1988 in Lisbon, Portugal. Abstract in English and French.
Pagination:
0140

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AGARD-LS-161
Monitor Series:
AGARD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*NAVIGATION SATELLITES, *GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM, SPACE SYSTEMS, KALMAN FILTERING, ACCURACY, NAVIGATION, ERRORS, OPERATION, MILITARY APPLICATIONS, USER NEEDS, BUDGETS, AREA COVERAGE, CIVIL AFFAIRS, LECTURES, INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, CONTROL SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Navigation and Guidance
Keyword(s):
NATO FURNISHED
Report Date:
1988 Sep 01