Geometric Performance of the Global Positioning System

Abstract

The report is intended to identify and evaluate some of the factors affecting the Global Positioning System navigation performance for the satellite configurations, as well as system design issues related to the orbital geometry. The report addresses the user visibility, ground station visibility, satellite- induced. Doppler, geometric dilution of precision, selection of satellites for optimum navigation conditions, and satellite eclipses. The levels of nominal geometric performance which can be achieved are established.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 21, 1974
Accession Number
AD0783210

Entities

People

  • A. H. Bogen

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Frequency
  • Geographic Regions
  • Geometry
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Precision
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Satellite Navigation Systems
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Systems Engineering

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Software Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space