GPS satellites

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:are_launched_by gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:are_part_of gptkb:Earth_observation
global infrastructure
national security infrastructure
international navigation systems
the GPS system
gptkbp:are_tracked_by tracking stations
gptkbp:constellation_size at least 24 satellites
gptkbp:debut gptkb:1978
gptkbp:developed_by various aerospace companies
gptkbp:emissions_standard radio signals
gptkbp:enables precision agriculture
gptkbp:functionality time synchronization
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GPS satellites
gptkbp:include Block I, Block II, Block III
gptkbp:is_connected_to satellite communication systems
gptkbp:is_critical_for aviation safety
logistics and supply chain management
gptkbp:is_designed_to withstand radiation
gptkbp:is_equipped_with atomic clocks
redundant systems
gptkbp:is_essential_for gptkb:vehicles
gptkbp:is_integrated_with other GNSS systems
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:scientific_research
disaster management
gptkbp:is_maintained_by gptkb:United_States_Space_Force
gptkbp:is_monitored_by satellite operators
gptkbp:is_subject_to regulatory oversight
orbital decay
space weather effects
gptkbp:is_tested_for durability and reliability
gptkbp:is_used_for timing applications
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:military_operations
emergency response
gptkbp:is_used_to track wildlife
gptkbp:is_utilized_in gptkb:smartphone
geospatial analysis
gptkbp:lifespan about 10-15 years
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:orbital_altitude approximately 20,200 kilometers
gptkbp:orbital_period about 12 hours
gptkbp:performance within a few meters
gptkbp:provides_information_on geolocation services
gptkbp:replaced_by newer satellites over time
gptkbp:requires ground control stations
gptkbp:service military and civilian users
gptkbp:support search and rescue operations
gptkbp:support_applications_in navigation, mapping, and timing
gptkbp:transmit_signals_in L1, L2, and L5 frequency bands
gptkbp:used_for global positioning
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vandenberg_Space_Force_Base
gptkb:Clarke_Orbit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4