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=== GPS modernization === | === GPS modernization === | ||
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Having reached Fully Operational Capability on [[July 17]], [[1995]],<ref>http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/gps/geninfo/global.htm</ref> the GPS completed its original design goals. However, additional advances in technology and new demands on the existing system led to the effort to "modernize" the GPS system. Announcements from the Vice Presidential and the White House in 1998 heralded the beginning of these changes and in 2000, the U.S. Congress reaffirmed the effort; referred to it as '''GPS III'''. | Having reached Fully Operational Capability on [[July 17]], [[1995]],<ref>[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/gps/geninfo/global.htm Home | Navigation Center<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> the GPS completed its original design goals. However, additional advances in technology and new demands on the existing system led to the effort to "modernize" the GPS system. Announcements from the Vice Presidential and the White House in 1998 heralded the beginning of these changes and in 2000, the U.S. Congress reaffirmed the effort; referred to it as '''GPS III'''. | ||
The project aims to improve the accuracy and availability for all users and involves new ground stations, new satellites, and four additional navigation signals. New civilian signals are called '''L2C''', '''L5''' and '''L1C'''; the new military code is called '''M-Code'''. A goal of 2013 has been established with incentives offered to the contractors if they can complete it by 2011. | The project aims to improve the accuracy and availability for all users and involves new ground stations, new satellites, and four additional navigation signals. New civilian signals are called '''L2C''', '''L5''' and '''L1C'''; the new military code is called '''M-Code'''. A goal of 2013 has been established with incentives offered to the contractors if they can complete it by 2011. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
