Impact of NAVSTAR Global Positioning System on Military Plans for Navigation and Position Fixing Systems

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide analytical support for a continuing DDR and E review of all operational and development navigation and position fixing systems. A primary concern of this review is the identification of cost saving actions relative to navigation systems whose utility is questionable in view of the potential capabilities of the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS). This study addresses three specific objectives: Task 1 - To compare existing and proposed military navigation systems, including GPS, and to estimate the potential cost avoidance that would result from the phasing out of current systems as a result of GPS becoming operational. Task 2 - To identify and describe operational demonstration using contemporary weapon systems that could display the utility of GPS for military application. Task 3 - To identify weapon systems currently under development that could benefit from the early availability of GPS test range instrumentation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADB011137

Entities

People

  • A. O. Kresse
  • H. A. Cheilek
  • K. P. Heinze
  • L. B. Scheiber
  • W. R. Seymour

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Airframes
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Computer Programs
  • Guidance
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Maintenance
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Applications
  • Military Science
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Navigators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Three Dimensional

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space