The Global Positioning and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Abstract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the maintenance and construction of the nation's infrastructure. To accomplish this task, the Corps of Engineers has one of the world's largest surveying and mapping missions, requiring precise positioning data and reliable mapping products. The advent of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and spatial data systems has provided the Corps valuable 'tools' to perform the necessary surveying and mapping mission.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA254261

Entities

People

  • Bryn A. Fosburgh

Organizations

  • Army Geospatial Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Communication Systems
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Hydrographic Surveying
  • Line Of Sight
  • Materials
  • Navigation
  • Personal Computers
  • Security
  • Surveys
  • Training
  • Waterways

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.

Technology Areas

  • Space