Sentinel Satellite Positional Precision Derived from the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System

Abstract

Error estimates of position are presented for a variety of symmetric circular satellite constellations when four or five observations are made on NAVSTAR GPS satellites. Results are calculated in terms of minimum PDOP and expected outages. Keywords: Global positioning system; Position dilution of precision; Satellite position precision.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 16, 1989
Accession Number
ADA211876

Entities

People

  • Michael A. Crombie

Organizations

  • Geospatial Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Availability
  • Circular Orbits
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Orbits
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Position (Location)
  • Precision
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Slant Range
  • Spacecraft

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Space