The Global Positioning System

Abstract

A description of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and current program status are provided. The importance of timing and position data are highlighted, using several historical examples. Potential uses for GPS by all the military services are explored. The author examines the role of the current GPS program office. The major drawback to the program, in the author's view, is that GPS requirements are not addressed from a joint Department of Defense perspective. A solution to this deficiency is suggested. Keywords: Prioritizing military requirements; SarKesian conflict model; Integrated user needs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA217266

Entities

People

  • Mark J. Fischer

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Business Administration
  • Department Of Defense
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Guidance
  • Military Applications
  • Military Operations
  • Navigation
  • Procurement
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space