Global navigation satellite systems and their applications

117 Pages·2015·7.691 MB·English

by  Madry, Scott

SPRINGER BRIEFS IN SPACE DEVELOPMENT
Scott Madry
Global Navigation
Satellite Systems
and Their
Applications
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Satellite Systems
and Their Applications
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Scott Madry
Southern Hemisphere Program
International Space University
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Three satellites in the 24-hour orbit could provide not only an
interference and censorship-free global TV service for the same
power as a single modern transmitter, but could also make possible a
position-finding grid whereby anyone could locate himself by means
of a couple of dials on an instrument the size of a watch.
—Arthur C. Clarke (Wireless World, October 1945)
Before you become too entranced with gorgeous gadgets and
mesmerizing video displays, let me remind you that information is not
knowledge, knowledge is not wisdom, and wisdom is not foresight.
Each grows out of the other, and we need them all.
—Arthur C. Clarke (Cited in: Joseph N. Pelton’s
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Revealed the Future, (2015) Emerald Planet,
Washington, D.C. Chapter 11)
Contents
1 Global Navigation Satellite Systems ............................ 1
Why Write a ‘Short Book’ on Global Navigation Satellite Systems? ..... 1
What Is the Best Way to Grasp the Field of Global Navigation
Satellite Systems? ............................................ 1
Who Is Involved and What Are Their Various Perspectives? ........... 2
Some Background and History .................................. 3
2 Doppler Satellite Positioning, Telemetry and Data Systems ......... 9
Argos Technology ............................................ 9
Argos Applications ........................................... 14
Cospas-Sarsat ............................................... 19
3 Precision and Navigational PNT Systems ........................ 27
The NAVSTAR GPS System .................................... 27
Control Segment ............................................. 31
How GPS Works ............................................. 35
GPS Accuracy ............................................... 40
GPS Upgrades ............................................... 43
Glonass .................................................... 45
The Compass/Biedou System ................................... 48
Galileo ..................................................... 49
The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (INRSS) ............ 51
The Quasi-Zenith System ...................................... 52
4 Aided and Augmentation Systems and Differential GPS ........... 57
How Differential GPS Works ................................... 57
Ground-based Augmentation Systems ............................ 57
International DGPS Networks ................................... 60
Space-based Augmentation Systems .............................. 61
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Kinematics Versus Carrier Phase GPS ............................ 65
GNSS Markets, Trends and Major Players ......................... 66
GNSS Market Report ......................................... 70
5 Applications of PNT Systems .................................. 71
Aviation Ground-based Augmentation ............................ 71
Marine Navigation ............................................ 74
Space Navigation and Virtual Launch Ranges ...................... 74
Space Applications ........................................... 74
Vehicle Navigation ........................................... 75
Precision Agriculture .......................................... 75
Timing-Banks, Stock Markets and Precise Scientific Time ............ 76
Military Applications .......................................... 77
Scientific Applications ......................................... 77
GNSS Art ................................................... 82
6 National and International Governmental Policy Issues ............ 83
International GNSS Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Legal Aspects of GNSS ........................................ 84
GNSS Frequencies, Overlap and Spectrum Issues ................... 84
GPS and GNSS Policies ....................................... 85
Galileo Policy Issues .......................................... 87
Russian Policy Issues ......................................... 88
Chinese and Indian Policy Issues ................................ 88
International Organizations and PNT Coordination .................. 89
GNSS Ethical Issues—Personal Tracking, LBS, and More ............ 91
7 Conclusions and Future Directions ............................. 93
8 Top Ten Things to Know About GNSS .......................... 99
Appendix A: Key Terms and Acronyms ............................ 101
Appendix B: Selected Bibliography ................................ 107
Appendix C: Selected Websites ................................... 109