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SURVEYING Subject Code : 2140601 Presented By : Topic : GPS (130610106003) (130610106005) (130610106014)
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What is GPS… The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a Constellation of Earth-Orbiting Satellites maintained by the United States Government for the purpose of defining Geographic positions on & above the Surface of the Earth.
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History… 1969—Defense Navigation Satellite System (DNSS) formed 1973—NAVSTAR Global Positioning System developed 1978—first 4 satellites launched 1993—24th satellite launched; initial operational capability 1995—full operational capability
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It consist of three segment… Control Segment Space Segment User Segment
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Military. Search and rescue. Disaster relief. Surveying. Marine, aeronautical and terrestrial navigation. Remote controlled vehicle and robot guidance. Satellite positioning and tracking. Shipping. Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Recreation. User Segment
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Control Segment Space Segment User Segment Three Segments of the GPS Monitor Stations Ground Antennas Master Station
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GPS Satellites GPS Satellites The GPS Operational Constellation consists of 24 satellites that orbit the Earth in very precise orbits twice a day. GPS satellites emit continuous navigation signals.
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Application of GPS technology Location - determining a basic position Navigation - getting from one location to another Tracking - monitoring the movement of people and things Mapping - creating maps of the world Timing - bringing precise timing to the world For Military uses -- Foot soldiers -- Vehicles -- Aircraft -- Marine vessels also for survey and geology
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GPS Satellite Vehicles… Four atomic clocks Two solar panels Battery charging Power generation 1136 watts S Band antenna satellite control 12 element L Band antenna – user communications
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Where GPS can not be used… Inside buildings In caves Parking garages Other subterranean locations Under water
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