Global Positioning System: Past and Future Applications,

Abstract

The article describes in general terms the development of the global positioning system (GPS), as well as its applications in aeronautics, astronautics, oceanic navigation, geodetic surveying, earthquake prediction, land navigation guidance, and military science. The article presents briefly progress in GPS in China. In closing, GPS research, development, and its relationship to flight mechanics are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 06, 1996
Accession Number
ADA306444

Entities

People

  • Jianping Yuan

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Civil Aviation
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Global Navigation Satellite Systems
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Guidance
  • Land Navigation
  • Military Science
  • Navigation
  • Navigation Satellites
  • Satellite Navigation Systems
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Spacecraft
  • United States
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space