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GPS Primer
 Entry ID: GPSPRIMER

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Summary
Abstract: Global Positioning System Primer (Grades 8-12)

"The Global Positioning System, or GPS, is a set (or 'constellation') of
satellites in orbit that people on Earth can use to figure out their exact
position on the planet. This may not seem like a big deal if you're close to
home where you know all the landmarks -- but what if you're out in the middle
of the desert, where one sand dune looks like ... View entire text
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Description: The GPS Primer is also available in pdf format.
Service Citation
Title: GPS Primer
Provider: The Aerospace Corporation
URL: http://www.aero.org/publications/GPSPRIMER/
Service Keywords
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS Parameter Definition
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >BACKGROUND INFORMATION Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING >PLATFORM CHARACTERISTICS >ATTITUDE CHARACTERISTICS Parameter Definition
SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING >PLATFORM CHARACTERISTICS >LINE OF SIGHT VELOCITY Parameter Definition
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GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
Use Constraints You may download the Global Positioning System Primer for personal or classroom
use. If you wish multiple copies (maximum 50) for educational purposes, please
send a letter of request on organizational letterhead to:

Public Affairs Department
The Aerospace Corporation
P.O. Box 92957 Mail Stop M1-448
Los Angeles, CA 90009-2957
Service Provider
TAC > Aerospace Corporation Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.aero.org/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: PUBLIC AFFAIRS AEROSPACE CORP.
Phone: 310-336-5000
Fax: 310-336-7055
Contact Address:
Public Affairs Department
The Aerospace Corporation
P.O. Box 92957 Mail Stop M1-448
U.S.A.
City: Los Angeles
Province or State: CA
Postal Code: 90009-2957
Country: USA
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2003-10-30
SERF Last Revision Date: 2003-11-07
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