The Development of Civil Satellite Navigation in Europe

P. Diederich

Abstract:	Despite the global coverage and high accuracy achievable through GPS and GLONASS, a number of organisations in Europe see a need for alternative satellite-based navaids. NAVSAT, GRANAS, Rexstar, Locstar and INMARSAT' s proposed enhancements of GPS/SPS all use existing satellites. geostationary communications NAVSAT adds satellites in highly inclined orbits to those in geostationary orbit to achieve global coverage. Institutional and straight commercial issues assume considerably more importance in civil than in military systems.
Published in:	Proceedings of the International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GPS 1988) September 19 - 23, 1988 The Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Spring, CO
Pages:	107 - 112
Cite this article:	Diederich, P., "The Development of Civil Satellite Navigation in Europe," Proceedings of the International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GPS 1988), Colorado Spring, CO, September 1988, pp. 107-112.
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