Welcome to the Machine: An Overview of GPS Master Control Station Anomaly Detection and Resolution Techniques

Jeffrey D. Crum and Ronald T. Smetek Jr.

Abstract:	The mission of the GPS Master Control Station (MCS) is to maximize accuracy, reliability, integrity, and continuity to the worldwide user community. A signiticant part of this mission involves detection, prevention, and resolution of a host of space vehicle anomalies. Over the last several years, MCS Air Force and contractor personnel have amassed a considerable number of techniques for handling problems quickly, and in many cases, preventing them altogether. The authors will explore many of these tools in an attempt to impart a better understanding of behind-the-scenes operations to the GPS community at large. Included in this paper are examples of actual satellite problems and the analysis that resulted in their ultimate resolution.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 9th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GPS 1996) September 17 - 20, 1996 Kansas City, MO
Pages:	211 - 231
Cite this article:	Updated citation: Published in NAVIGATION: Journal of the Institute of Navigation
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