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UPSC CSE Prelims Navigation Satellite Systems: NavIC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Flashcards

Master 8 navigation satellite systems: navic, gps, glonass, galileo concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

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Question

Consider the following statements regarding NavIC (IRNSS):

  1. It consists of a constellation of 7 satellites.
  2. All of its satellites are placed in the Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO).
  3. It provides coverage over India and a region extending up to 1500 km around it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Complete the technical details regarding IRNSS (NavIC) signals and accuracy:

NavIC operates on dual frequencies using the L5 and bands. It provides two types of services: Standard Positioning Service (SPS) for civilian use with an accuracy of ~ meters, and Restricted Service (RS) for authorized military/government users with an accuracy of < meters.

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