GPS Block II

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earth_observation
gptkbp:availability gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:civilian_usage gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:contribution_to_gps Improved accuracy
gptkbp:data_type Binary
gptkbp:data_usage 50 bps
gptkbp:debut gptkb:1990
February 14, 1989
gptkbp:development gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:equipment GPS receivers
gptkbp:expansion Ongoing
gptkbp:frequency gptkb:L2
gptkb:L1
L-band
-130 d Bm
gptkbp:funding gptkb:U._S._Government
gptkbp:ground_control_segment gptkb:Air_Force_Space_Command
gptkbp:ground_station_locations Various worldwide
gptkbp:has_ability gptkb:1990
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GPS Block II
gptkbp:is_integrated_with With other systems
gptkbp:is_monitored_by Continuous
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1989
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II
gptkbp:launched gptkb:12
gptkbp:maintenance Regular updates
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rockwell_International
gptkbp:market_segment gptkb:Master_Control_Station
Military, Civilian
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:modulation C/ A code
P(Y) code
gptkbp:navigation_system < 100 meters
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:12
gptkb:GPS_IIA-1
gptkb:GPS_IIA-12
gptkb:constellation
1,000 kg
Automated and manual
A2100
7.5 years
gptkbp:orbital_altitude 20,200 kilometers
gptkbp:orbital_period 12 hours
gptkbp:performance gptkb:High
gptkbp:power_source Solar panels
gptkbp:purpose Navigation
gptkbp:reliability gptkb:High
gptkbp:satellite_positioning Triangulation
gptkbp:security gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:signal_delay < 1 microsecond
gptkbp:status Decommissioned
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GPS_Block_III
gptkbp:system Satellite-based navigation system
gptkbp:system_impact Global navigation capabilities
gptkbp:system_interoperability With other navigation systems
gptkbp:technology Satellite technology
gptkbp:total_operational_life 7 years
gptkbp:upgrades gptkb:GPS_Block_IIR
gptkbp:user_countries Global
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Earth_observation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4