Modernization of the Global Positioning System

Abstract

More than two decades have now passed since the construction of the GPS operational control segment (OCS), including the Master Control Station (MCS) at Schreiver AFB, Colorado and worldwide monitoring stations, and launch of the first GPS satellites. During that time, several generations of satellites have been designed, built, and launched, and operations are routinely supported by the OCS. Today, Global Positioning System (GPS) is entering into the new millennium with a far-reaching program to modernize the system on the ground and in space. This paper describes the goals, requirements, design objectives, and plans for implementing a $1 billion-plus modernization program in the coming decade.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA485824

Entities

People

  • David Turner
  • Kanwaljit Sandhoo
  • Michael Shaw

Organizations

  • United States Assistant Secretary of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Distance Measuring Equipment
  • Earth Sciences
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Military Operations
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Radio Navigation
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Standards
  • Time Intervals

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Economics
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites