GPS (Global Positioning System): Overview and Present Status,

Abstract

The test phase of the Global Positioning System has demonstrated its outstanding performance. With the differential method the relative accuracies achieve values that open its use even for the precision approach of a/c landing. The development of new techniques allows the 3-dimensional attitude measurement and angular rate determination. Diverse civilian groups will use GPS in the future; in particular motor car drivers, geodesists, civil engineers etc. This review paper describes the present state of development and discusses the various practical applications.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADP005442

Entities

People

  • K. -h. Thiel
  • Ph. Hartl
  • W. Schoeller

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Traffic
  • Civil Engineering
  • Control Panels
  • Engineers
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Guidance
  • Measurement
  • Precision
  • Three Dimensional
  • Traffic

Readers

  • Geodesy
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers