NAVSTAR Global Positioning System.

Abstract

The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) is an all-weather, jam-resistant, continuous-operation, space-based, passive radio navigation and positioning system. The GPS consists of three segments: the Space Segment, the Control Segment, and the User Segment. The United States Armed Forces will purchase over 20,000 GPS user sets, with the US Army buying 6,000 sets. This article for publication will provide the Army soldier with an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of GPS. The article includes a short history on why GPS was developed, discusses the three GPS segments, and provides examples on how GPS will enhance US Army operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA192609

Entities

People

  • Rudolph T. Schwab

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Artillery
  • Computer Programs
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Loran
  • Military Applications
  • Military Operations
  • Navigation
  • Radio Navigation
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Security
  • Space Systems
  • Students
  • Terrain
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space