Global Positioning System III (GPS III)

Abstract

Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based radio navigation system that provides worldwide military and civil users satellite signals they can process to determine accurate position, velocity, and time. On May 8, 2000, the USD(AT and L) approved entry into the initial modernization efforts for Navstar GPS. GPS III, an Acquisition Category ID program, is the next generation space vehicle (SV) that will provide significant enhancements to complete the modernization of the constellation. GPS III complies with 10 United States Code (USC) section 2281, ensuring the continued sustainment and operation of GPS for military and civilian purposes, and 51 USC section 50112, continuing as an international standard available on a continuous worldwide basis free of direct user fees.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1019437

Entities

People

  • Steven Whitney

Organizations

  • United States Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Department Of Defense
  • End Items
  • Engineering
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Maintenance
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Operations
  • Military Procurement
  • Navigation
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space