Plans of the U.S. Government for the future radio navigation services Navstar GPS and consequences for the precise positioning and navigation at sea
Abstract
The developments considered in the present paper are of interest to a group of users who require accurate positioning and navigation data at sea and in areas in the vicinity of harbors. Such data are needed for hydrographic sea surveying activities, oceanography, seismic measurements, applications related to fishing, and the positioning of offshore platforms for oil-drilling operations. The requirements include demands for an absolute accuracy in the range from 5 to 15 meters. A source of information concerning the plans of the U.S. Government regarding its radio navigation services is provided by the 'Federal Radionavigation Plan' (FRP). Attention is given to the policies of the U.S. Government regarding the Global Positioning System (GPS), the utilization of the Precise Positioning Service by civil users, plans with respect to existing radio navigation services, details regarding navigational requirements, and cost considerations.
- Publication:
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Ortung und Navigation
- Pub Date:
- 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985OrNav..26..205R
- Keywords:
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- Global Positioning System;
- Navstar Satellites;
- Radio Navigation;
- Surface Navigation;
- Accuracy;
- Oceanography;
- Offshore Platforms;
- Positioning;
- Ships;
- Technology Utilization;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking