The GPS is evolving towards a more robust system (GPS III), with greater availability and to reduce the increased complexity of the GPS. Some planned improvements include: Incorporation of a new L2 signal for civilian use. It is adding a third civil signal (L5): 1176.45 MHz Protection and availability of one of the two is [...]
The European satellite GIOVE-B , the second navigation system Galileo , yesterday began transmitting the first signals from orbit, fully compatible with GPS, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). Launched on 27 April, is an important step in his career and is the first time that GIOVE-B transmitting a common signal to the American [...]
Build a telecommunications satellite includes an impressive feat of engineering in a relatively long process. The technical advances of recent decades have allowed the construction of highly advanced machines, improving satellite systems began to be sold to private entities during the early years of the 90′s. A telecommunications satellite , in our case, mainly for [...]
Venezuela taps for the first time an active role in satellite technology, and makes public policy and the peaceful service of the Venezuelans. After a period of analysis, studies and negotiations, our specific country this Tuesday 01 November, the signing of the contract to develop the project on the peaceful use of space, between the [...]
Users with GPS receivers receive signals from different satellites that are above the horizon at the moment. Based on the received data (time stamps from different satellites and knowledge of their position) and pre-defined parameters, the receiver calculates the position of the antenna elevation and shows the exact date and time. Communication takes place only [...]
