GPSconstellatie
A GPS constellatie is a group of satellites in orbit around the Earth that work together to provide location information to GPS receivers on the ground. The Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation is operated by the United States government and consists of a network of 24 to 32 operational satellites orbiting the Earth at an altitude of approximately 20,000 kilometers.
Each GPS satellite in the constellation is equipped with a atomic clock and a transmitter that sends
A GPS constellation is designed to provide accurate location information 24 hours a day, 7 days a
The GPS constellation is divided into two main segments: the operational segment, which consists of the operational
The development of a GPS constellation dates back to the 1970s, when the US Department of Defense