Fast-Acquisition/Weak-Signal-Tracking GPS Receiver for HEO

TBMG-328

12/01/2004

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A report discusses the technical background and design of the Navigator Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver — a radiation-hardened receiver intended for use aboard spacecraft. Navigator is capable of weak signal acquisition and tracking as well as much faster acquisition of strong or weak signals with no a priori knowledge or external aiding. Weak-signal acquisition and tracking enables GPS use in high Earth orbits (HEO), and fast acquisition allows for the receiver to remain without power until needed in any orbit. Signal acquisition and signal tracking are, respectively, the processes of finding and demodulating a signal.

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"Fast-Acquisition/Weak-Signal-Tracking GPS Receiver for HEO," Mobility Engineering, December 1, 2004.
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Dec 1, 2004
Product Code
TBMG-328
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Magazine Article
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English