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The GPS/GNSS newsletter by Navtech Seminars
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| September 26, 2005 |
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Editor-in-Chief:
Carolyn P. McDonald (send news items to cmcdonald@navtechgps.com)
Technical
Editor: Keith D. McDonald (satconsult@aol.com)
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ITEM 1) THE FIRST MODERNIZED GPS
SATELLITE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED!
As reported by the US Coast Guard NAVCEN:
"Clarification (to earlier email)--------The launch was at 0337
GMT 26 September 2005, local (Cape Canaveral) 11:37 p.m. 25
September 2005.
You can watch the launch on
www.spaceflightnow.com
(
http://www.spaceflightnowplus.com/content.php?i=642 )
The Delta 2 rocket roared off Cape Canaveral's launch pad 17A at
11:37 p.m. EDT carrying the first modernized Global Positioning
System satellite for the U.S. Air Force. SVN53 will be PRN 17
and will assume the slot C4 position, taking over for the GPS
2A-20 craft launched in May 1993."
"NANU TYPE: GENERAL
*** GENERAL MESSAGE TO ALL GPS USERS ***
1. GPS SATELLITE SVN53 (PRN17) WAS LAUNCHED ON JDAY 269 (25 Sep
2005).
A USABINIT NANU WILL BE SENT WHEN THE SATELLITE IS SET ACTIVE TO
SERVICE."
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ITEM 2) OTHER SITES YOU CAN VISIT FOR
THIS NEWS
http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBB7F7N2EE.html
http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/space/09/26/rocket.launch.ap/index.html
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ITEM 3) AVAILABLE ONLINE: NAVTECH'S
2006 REGISTRATION & COURSE SCHEDULE
NOTE: Browse our complete 2006 public course schedule, new
course fees and register online!
Courses offered on January 9-13, 2006
in New Orleans, LA :
(AND YES, IT WILL BE NEW ORLEANS! THE CHATEAU SONESTA EXPECTS TO
BE UP AND RUNNING IN OCTOBER!)
356: "GPS Operation for Engineers and Technical Professionals",
taught by Mr. Keith McDonald and Dr. Chris Hegarty (January
9-13, 2006)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem356.asp
About this course:
- To give a comprehensive introduction to GPS and DGPS
technology, system concepts, design, operation, implementation
and applications.
- To provide detailed information on the GPS signal, its
processing by the receiver, and the techniques by which GPS
obtains position, velocity and time.
- To present current information on the status, plans, schedule
and capabilities for GPS, as well as for other satellite-based
systems with position determination applications.
- To fill in technical information gaps for those working in
GPS.
Who should attend:
Excellent for engineering staff who need to be rapidly brought
up to speed on GPS, and for those already working in GPS who
need exposure to the system as a whole, in order to work more
effectively.
111: "GPS Fundamentals", taught by Mr. Keith McDonald (January
9, 2006)(same as Day 1 of Course 356)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem111.asp
122: "GPS Fundamentals and Enhancements", taught by Mr. McDonald
(January 9-10, 2006)(same as Days 1-2 of Course 356)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem122.asp
217: "Introduction to Differential GPS", taught by Dr. Chris
Hegarty (January 11, 2006)(same as Day 3 of Course 356)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem217.asp
356B: "Advanced GPS Operation for Engineers", taught by Dr.
Chris Hegarty (January 11-13, 2006) (The first day, Wednesday,
is the same as 217)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem356.asp
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212: Test, Evaluation & Signal Simulation
Mr. Peter Boulton (January 11, 2006)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem212.asp
About this course:
The need for simulators for the test and evaluation of GPS/GNSS
products has been increasing with the growth of the GNSS market.
In order to be sure that systems perform properly, testing is
done throughout the development and manufacturing process. Duet
to the widespread is of GPS/GNSS signals in various
implementations and applications, this course will be of
interest to both military and civil users. This course addresses
the need for test and evaluation and gives examples of how to
build a simulation during the process. The instructor addresses
a variety of equipment analysis and design techniques that can
be used to customize the simulation. One hour addresses case
studies and examples of using simulation in the field.
Who should attend:
This course is for those engineers, designers and analysts
concerned with ensuring the proper functioning of GNSS systems
(applications and equipment) during the manufacturing process.
The course is appropriate for those concerned with improving the
performance capabilities of existing or planned systems.
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323: GPS Interference & Jamming Issues for Civil and Military
Users
Mr. Logan Scott and Mr. Philip Ward (January 12-13, 2006)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem323.asp
About this course:
Radio frequency interference (RFI) and jamming are of increasing
concern to both military and civil users as GPS and GNSS
implementations proceed. This course addresses these concerns by
reviewing and analyzing interference and jamming threats and
their effects on equipment operation. The instructors address a
variety of equipment analysis and design techniques which can be
used to mitigate the effects found in adverse environments. One
half-day addresses various aspects of GPS integrity and presents
an aviation case study.
Who should attend:
Those concerned with the operation or design of equipments for
use in jamming or interference conditions, and those concerned
with the protection of systems from these effects.
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Courses offered on May 1-5, 2006 in
Annapolis, MD:
356: "GPS Operation for Engineers and Technical Professionals",
taught by Mr. Keith McDonald and Dr. Chris Hegarty (May 1-5,
2006)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem356.asp
111: "GPS Fundamentals", taught by Mr. Keith McDonald (May 1,
2006)(same as Day 1 of Course 356)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem111.asp
122: "GPS Fundamentals and Enhancements", taught by Mr. McDonald
(May 1-2, 2006)(same as Days 1-2 of Course 356)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem122.asp
217: "Introduction to Differential GPS", taught by Dr. Chris
Hegarty (May 3, 2006)(same as Day 3 of Course 356)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem217.asp
356B: "Advanced GPS Operation for Engineers", taught by Dr.
Chris Hegarty (May 3-5, 2006) (The first day, Wednesday, is the
same as 217)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem356.asp
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452: Navigation Receiver Signal Processing
Mr. Logan Scott and Mr. Philip Ward (May 1-5, 2006)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem452.asp
About this course:
- To provide technical professionals with an in-depth
understanding of GPS signal structures, receiver signal
processing techniques, receiver system tradeoffs and how the
processing techniques perform in a variety of environments.
These include outdoor and indoor regions that are jamming,
spoofing & multipath impaired.
- To provide a practical approach to receiver design and
analysis from a conceptual perspective. This course focuses on
advanced baseband acquisition, tracking and signal processing
fro high performance receivers.
Who should attend:
Engineers, system analysts and others who require in-depth
knowledge of GPS receiver technology for the purpose of
building, modifying, or designing receivers. User equipment (UE)
designers and integrators.
452A: Advanced Baseband Processing for High Performance GPS
Receivers
Mr. Logan Scott and Mr. Philip Ward (May 1-4, 2006)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem452.asp
452B: GPS & Galileo New Signals, Signal Processing & Performance
Capabilities
Mr. Logan Scott (May 4-5, 2006)
http://www.navtechgps.com/seminars/GPScourses/sem452.asp
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ITEM 4) NEWSLETTER LINKS and USEFUL
WEBSITES
(This is an archival list. Please notify us if your own link
changes.)
* Mr. Glen Gibbons, former editor of GPS World has published an
online report on activities at ION GNSS 2005 in Long Beach Sept.
13-16, 2005:
http://www.earthvid.com/~ggibbons
* The European Space Agency publishes an EGNOS newsletter that
is called EGNOS NEWS, focusing both on EGNOS and on satellite
navigation issues. The latest issue became available for
download, as Issue 2/2005:
http://ravel.esrin.esa.it/docs/egnos/estb/newsletters/EGNOS_News_Sept_2005.pdf
* To learn about the world's most relied upon GPS technical
magazine, GPS World, go to
http://www.gpsworld.com/gpsworld
* For the archives of the Locus Inc. newsletter on LORAN
positioning and timing, go to, go to:
http://www.locusinc.com/loran_newsletter.html
View their latest newsletter dated July, 2005:
<http://www.locusinc.com/lorannews/2005OurPositionJuly
.pdf>
* For the newsletter published by Professional Surveyor
Magazine, go to
http://www.profsurv.com/newsArc.htm
* Continuously updated newsletter by the US Coast Guard's
Navigation Center "NAVCEN" is at
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/
* Military and Aerospace magazine's newsletter is found at:
http://mae.pennnet.com/Search/index.cfm?Section=Archives
* Kalman filter site maintained by Gregory F. Welch, UNC, Chapel
Hill, Nc
http://www.cs.unc.edu/~welch/kalman/
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ITEM 5) MEETINGS CALENDAR
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October 17 - 19, 2005
International Loran Association (ILA)
Santa Barbara, California
Contact ila@loran.org
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January 18-20, 2006
ION National Technical Meeting
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Monterey, California
www.ion.org
______________________________________
April 25-27, 2006
IEEE/ION PLANS 2006
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
San Diego, California
Contact www.PLANS2006.org
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September 26-29, 2006 (Tutorials: September 25-26)
ION GNSS 2006
Fort Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth, Texas
www.ion.org
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September 25-28, 2007 (Tutorials: September 24-25)
ION GNSS 2007
Fort Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth, Texas
www.ion.org
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