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The Global Positioning System A Shared National Asset (1995) / Chapter Skim
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... From its inception, the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System was designed to meet the radionavigation requirements of all the military services, and those of civilian users as well.2 Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the GPS program and operation of the system continues to rest with the DOD and is carried out primarily by the Air Force.3 DOD policy for the GPS program is set by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, with the help of the DOD Positioning/Navigation Executive Committee. This committee receives input from all the DOD commands, departments' and agencies and coordinates with the DOT Positioning/Nav~gation Executive Committee and the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy.
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Key Terms

  • global positioning
  • basic gps
  • civilian users
  • navigation requirements
  • satellite navigation


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