ppt课件-introductionto global positioning systems（introductionto全球定位系统）.pptVIP

Introduction to the Global Positioning System An AAPT/PTRA Workshop Fred Nelson Manhattan High School What is the GPS? Orbiting navigational satellites Transmit position and time data Handheld receivers calculate latitude longitude altitude velocity Developed by Department of Defense History of the GPS 1969—Defense Navigation Satellite System (DNSS) formed 1973—NAVSTAR Global Positioning System developed 1978—first 4 satellites launched Delta rocket launch History of the GPS 1993—24th satellite launched; initial operational capability 1995—full operational capability May 2000—Milit