04-10-2010, 11:51 AM
The SATRACK System: Development and Applications
This article is presented by:
Thomas Thompson, Larry J. Levy, and Edwin E. Westerfield
ABSTRACT
SATRACK has been a significant contributor to the development and operational success of the Trident Weapon System, and it continues to provide a unique monitoring function that is critical to the maintenance of the U.S. sea-based strategic deterrent. This article reviews the background and evolution of this unique Global Positioning System user application (the first committed user) and discusses its support of other systems of national importance. Its connection to APL’s pioneering contributions to the development of the technology and methodology supporting successful deployment of the sea-based strategic deterrent is reviewed. Basic concepts and implementation specifics of the evolving system design are described, and its extended use and performance improvements over the past 25 years are presented. (Keywords: GPS translators, Missile system test and evaluation, Satellite positioning.)
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