Global Positioning System (GPS) Geodetic Receivers,
Abstract
The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) when fully developed will provide world-wide, all weather, continuous, highly accurate radio navigation support to the full spectrum of military uses. In addition it has the potential to revolutionize the navigational capability of the civil sector as well. The Defense Mapping Agency, in conjunction with other government agencies in sponsoring the development of GPS user equipment which will benefit greatly the Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy (MC&G) Community. Among these developments are GPS receivers for geodetic survey applications. GPS geodetic receivers are being built around several operating modes, each of which has its advantages. The GPS program as well as the various techniques being pursued are briefly reviewed. Data collected to date is reported which indicated excellent performance both in the point positioning mode and in the distance difference mode of operation. Further the anticipated improvement in measurement accuracy will be provided with a corresponding reduction in time required to occupy a measurement site and therefore offers operational cost reductions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 08, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA111026
Entities
People
- Walter J. Senus