GPS II satellites

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:application geolocation studies
gptkbp:architecture constellation of satellites
gptkbp:collaboration yes
gptkbp:contribution global positioning technology
gptkbp:coverage yes
minimal
gptkbp:data_transmission radio signals
gptkbp:data_usage 1.5 kbps
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:2009
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:1990
gptkbp:design 7.5 years
gptkbp:development 1980s to 1990s
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:disaster_response
gptkbp:equipment GPS receivers
gptkbp:frequency strong
L-band
1575.42 MHz
gptkbp:function gptkb:navigation
gptkbp:ground_control_stations multiple locations
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:GPS_Control_Segment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GPS II satellites
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1989
gptkb:1997
approximately every 1-2 years
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:United_Launch_Alliance
gptkbp:launch_price approximately $30 million
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II
gptkbp:launched gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rockwell_International
gptkbp:market_segment civilian and military users
gptkbp:mission_duration up to 15 years
gptkbp:modulation gptkb:CDMA
gptkbp:navigation_system satellite-based navigation
ephemeris data
within 5-10 meters
gptkbp:number_in_orbit 8 active satellites
gptkbp:operational_status decommissioned
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:GPS_IIR-1
gptkb:Boeing_601
L1 and L2 frequencies
block II
gptkbp:orbital_altitude approximately 20,200 kilometers
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 55 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period minimal
approximately 12 hours
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Earth_observation
gptkbp:primary_use positioning
timing
gptkbp:propagation_method through atmosphere
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:GPS_IIR_satellites
gptkbp:research earth observation
gptkbp:setting_time atomic clocks
gptkbp:signal_accuracy 10 meters
gptkbp:space_debris_risk low
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GPS_III_satellites
gptkbp:supporting_system GPS ground stations
gptkbp:technology satellite technology
gptkbp:total_number_launched gptkb:12
gptkbp:transportation aviation, maritime, land
gptkbp:upgrades GPS III upgrade
gptkbp:used_for military and civilian navigation
gptkbp:user_base millions of users worldwide
gptkbp:user_countries global navigation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GPS_III_satellites
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5