Performance Evaluation of a Magnavox GPS (Global Positioning System) Z-Set.

Abstract

A Magnavox Global Positioning System (GPS) Z-Set Receiver was obtained on loan from the United States NAVSTAR/GPS Joint Program Office for evaluation. Tests were carried out in an electronically-equipped trailer, on-board a naval research vessel and in a Twin Otter flying laboratory. Data was manually recorded during static positioning tests and waypoint navigation tests. Results indicated a static positioning accuracy consistantly better than 100 feet in both latitude and longitude under 4-satellite availability. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA138569

Entities

People

  • M. F. Vinnins

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

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Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Data Acquisition
  • Errors
  • Flying Laboratories
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Grids
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Military Research
  • National Security
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Vehicles

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Geodesy

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space