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| Single-String Global Positioning System |
| DTO 700-14 |
| Prime: Daniel Barry |
| Overview |
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The purpose of this DTO is to evaluate the performance and operation of the Global Positioning System as a shuttle navigation aid during the ascent, on-orbit, entry and landing phases of the mission. A modified military GPS receiver processor and the orbiter's existing GPS antenna will be used for this evaluation. This is the eighth of eight planned flights for DTO 700-14. It was last flown on STS-88. |
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