Subject: sci.geo.satellite-nav web resources list [semi-weekly posting] 
Newsgroups: sci.geo.satellite-nav
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From: 
 (Karen Nakamura)
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Keywords: FAQ GPS Global Positioning System sci.geo.satellite-nav

 
Last update:
1997/11/17

 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
 *  Please note that I (Karen Nakamura) have taken over  *
 *     this list maintenance from Skeeter Abell-Smith    *
 * I want to publically thank him for his hard work and  *
 *   I hope to continue the sci.geo.satellite-nav FAQ    *
 *   with the same degree of high standards as he had.   *
 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 

This is a list of web resources for sci.geo.satellite-nav to help
answer common questions.  I tried to keep it short, so it contains
only pointers to other sources of information.  Newer URLs are
now marked with "Added".

You can send contributions to this list to  


Unfortunately, due to limited resources, I cannot provided free support
or free consulting on the NavStar/GPS system other than the general information
already provided on this list and on my web site. 

Where is this resources list on the web? 

How else can I get this web resources list? 

Where can I find out more about...

...How a GPS system (Navstar, GLONASS, etc) works? 

...A particular mapping system (datum)? 

...Which the SVs (satellite vehicles) are visible right now?

...The accuracy of GPS systems? 

...calculating distances on a sphere or ellipse? 

...orbital models? 

...the exact time? 

...Manufacturers of GPS receivers? 
                
...A particular GPS receiver? 

...software for GPS receivers?

...sellers of GPS products:


...batteries (NiCd, NiMH, etc.):

Try these locations for more information: