T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-24
GINA Operating Characteristics
III. Global Positioning System (GPS) characteristics 1.7.7.6.1
Sg 3, fr 1
1.7.7.6.4
Lesson Organization
A.
24 earth orbit geo-synchronous satellites are available
NOTE: More GPS satellites are being added by the U.S.
Government and upgrades are being incorporated.
Sg 3, fr 2
1.
Minimum of five (5) GPS satellites are always
Fig 6: GPS Satellite
observable; frequently, more
Array
2.
Four (4) GPS satellites are required for optimal GPS
operation
Figure 6: GPS SATELLITE ARRAY
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