A technical note on GPS Navstar Pseudo Random Noise Signal Assembly (PRNSA)
Abstract
The payload of the GPS navigation satellite is the Pseudo Random Noise Signal Assembly (PRNSA). In the operational configuration of the GPS Navigation System, each satellite of an 18 Satellite Constellation continuously transmits this unique pseudo random noise coded navigational data, modulated on an L-band carrier, to all GPS users. The major characteristics of the PRNSA are described with some on orbit actuals data. A redesign to incorporate a secondary payload has been completed.
- Publication:
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NTC 1983; Proceedings of the National Telesystems Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983ntc..conf..143D
- Keywords:
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- Data Transmission;
- Global Positioning System;
- Navstar Satellites;
- Payloads;
- Pseudonoise;
- Random Noise;
- Electromagnetic Noise;
- Integrated Circuits;
- Microwave Amplifiers;
- Phase Shift;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking