An Application of the Navstar Global Positioning System in Navigation Track Reconstruction for Naval Exercises.

Abstract

This study investigates an application of the Navstar Global Positioning System (GPS) in Naval exercise reconstruction. It examines the feasibility of combining Navstar GPS, via Naval Tactical Support Activity (NTSA) data collection methods, with the Mini-Reconstruction System (MRS), a portion of the Tactical Information Management System (TIMS). The study describes Naval exercise reconstruction in general. It describes the Mini-Reconstruction Systems and exercise reconstruction using this system. Navstar GPS is described in detail. The methodology and the theoretical background for this application is discussed. Finally, the impact of GPS input on exercise reconstruction is examined in a comparison of operational characteristics of competitive navigation systems. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA136807

Entities

People

  • D. W. Driskill

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Programs
  • Dead Reckoning
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Loran
  • Navigation
  • Navigation Satellites
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Navigators
  • Navy
  • Operating Systems
  • Position (Location)
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Satellite Navigation Systems
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space