NEW STARS FOR NAVIGATION

Satellite navigation schemes are well set to replace their terrestrial predecessors. The Navstar Global Positioning System (GPS) developed by the U.S. Department of Defense seems the certain successor, but the author explains why Navstar is not enough. A complementary nonmilitary system seems necessary and he discusses what possibilities exist. One trend discussed is that toward integrated receivers. Manufacturers are already selling GPS receivers combined with those of terrestrial systems like Loran and Decca and the concept of a GPS/Inmarsat receiver combining the functions of satellite communication and navigation is being explored.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/02616777
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article; satellite navigation schemes
• Authors:
  • Gallagher, R T
• Publication Date: 1987-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Ocean Voice
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue Number: No.4
  • ISSN: 0261-6777

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Global Positioning System; Navigational satellites; Satellite communication; Satellite navigation systems
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00654408
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM