Open AccessA GPS Receiver Upgrade for the Space Shuttle - Rationale and Considerations
Author(s) -
John C. Goodman
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
36th aiaa/asme/sae/asee joint propulsion conference and exhibit
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.2514/6.2004-3911
Subject(s) - space shuttle , upgrade , global positioning system , gps receiver , computer science , space (punctuation) , aeronautics , telecommunications , aerospace engineering , remote sensing , assisted gps , engineering , geography , operating system
PS revolutionized the field of navigation in the 1990s, and made precise navigation available to a wide array of users. Integration of GPS technology into the Shuttle avionics system also occurred in the 1990s. The planned use of GPS during Shuttle missions is not as extensive as some might expect, given the widespread use and success of GPS technology, and the availability of ~$100 receivers to the general public. The rationale behind the current planned use of GPS by the Shuttle Program is discussed along with some history and lessons learned. For the Shuttle Program to fully obtain the benefits of this technology, and to meet any future automation and autonomy requirements, a new GPS receiver with more advanced capabilities than the legacy unit may be needed.1
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