Title :
The global positioning system
Author :
McNeff, Jules G.
fDate :
3/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The paper provides a top-level perspective on how the global positioning system works, how its services are used, and delves into the most important technical and geo-political factors affecting its long-term availability in an international setting
Keywords :
Global Positioning System; military communication; politics; GPS; geo-political factors; global positioning system; international setting; long-term availability; radionavigation; services; technical factors; Atomic measurements; Availability; Extraterrestrial measurements; Global Positioning System; Humans; Position measurement; Satellite navigation systems; Synchronization; Time measurement; Timing;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on