Marine Navigation with NAVSTAR/Global Positioning System (GPS) Today and in the Future

1 March 1982

journal article
Published by Canadian Science Publishing in The Canadian Surveyor

Vol. 36 (1) , 9-28
https://doi.org/10.1139/tcs-1982-0003

Abstract

The principles of operation of the NAVSTAR/GPS system are described within the context of the more familiar shore-based radionavigation systems, and of the Transit satellite navigation system. The present GPS satellite constellation of up to six prototype satellites, and the eventual constellation of up to 18 operational satellites are described. Some details of GPS signal structure, receiver operation, and error models are given. Results of our simulations of 1980 GPS marine navigation performance off eastern Canada are presented. These indicate GPS is presently capable of providing 150 m or better real-time positioning for about 11 hours a day in this region. GPS performance in the future is discussed.

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