Title :
An overview of space-based radionavigation systems
Author :
Brown, Anthony K. ; Lavrakas, John W.
Author_Institution :
NAVSYS Corp., Monument, CO, USA
Abstract :
The authors survey the major space-based radio navigation systems currently operating or in development, and discuss their design, capabilities, and current status. The basic principles of space-based radio navigation are described. Orbital characteristics, signal structure, accuracy, and coverage are examined for the following systems: Transmit, Navstar/Global Positioning System, GLONAS, Starfix, Geostar, and ESA/Navsat
Keywords :
radionavigation; reviews; ESA; GLONAS; Geostar; Global Positioning System; Navsat; Navstar; Starfix; Transmit; accuracy; coverage; orbital characteristics; signal structure; space-based radionavigation systems; Aircraft navigation; Control systems; Global Positioning System; Military aircraft; Military satellites; Multilevel systems; Radio navigation; Satellite broadcasting; US Department of Defense; US Department of Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics and Aerospace Conference, 1988. How will Space and Terrestrial Systems Share the Future? Conference Proceedings, IEEE EASCON '88, 21st Annual
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
DOI :
10.1109/EASCON.1988.11241
