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DESCRIPTION:In Part 1 of this two part series\, we will learn the basics of
  how GPS works.\n\nSatellite navigation systems emerged at the end of the 
 20th century. The first was the US version known as the Global Positioning
  System (GPS) which greatly improved the range and accuracy of a position 
 fix when compared to previous navigation systems.\n\nA constellation of sa
 tellites and ground control stations are at the heart of the system. Atomi
 c clocks in satellites are synchronized by ground control stations that al
 so monitor the satellite’s exact position. Satellites broadcast their or
 bital information allowing earth-bound receivers to triangulate their posi
 tion. While straight forward in principle the implementation of the system
  is complex requiring advanced orbital mechanics and mathematics that is b
 eyond the scope of this lecture. Basic orbital mechanics will be covered b
 ut the focus of the lecture will be the over-all description of the GPS sy
 stem including its operation and limitations.\n\nSpeaker(s): Richard Bova\
 n\nAgenda: \n7:00 PM Networking\n\n7:30 PM Presentation\n\nVirtual: https:
 //events.vtools.ieee.org/m/401970
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/401970
ORGANIZER:EarlyElectronics@ix.netcom.com
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SUMMARY:Global Navigation Satellite System – GPS\, Part 1
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/401970
X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p class="mb-4">In Part 1 of this two part se
 ries\, we will learn the basics of how GPS works.</p>\n<p class="mb-4">Sat
 ellite navigation systems emerged at the end of the 20th century. The firs
 t was the US version known as the Global Positioning System (GPS) which gr
 eatly improved the range and accuracy of a position fix when compared to p
 revious navigation systems.</p>\n<p class="mb-4">A constellation of satell
 ites and ground control stations are at the heart of the system. Atomic cl
 ocks in satellites are synchronized by ground control stations that also m
 onitor the satellite&rsquo\;s exact position. Satellites broadcast their o
 rbital information allowing earth-bound receivers to triangulate their pos
 ition. While straight forward in principle the implementation of the syste
 m is complex requiring advanced orbital mechanics and mathematics that is 
 beyond the scope of this lecture. Basic orbital mechanics will be covered 
 but the focus of the lecture will be the over-all description of the GPS s
 ystem including its operation and limitations.</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br 
 /><p>7:00 PM &nbsp\; Networking</p>\n<p>7:30 PM &nbsp\; Presentation</p>
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