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GLONASS accuracy reaches 60 cm due to the new generation of satellites
Positioning accuracy of the GLONASS system in 2020 will be 60 cm instead of the current 60 cm to 2 m. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin interview a > TV channel "Russia 24».
Optimistic plans associated with communication satellites "Glonass-K" of the new generation who are ready to place in orbit. "This is serious competition worldwide. Our navigation signal will enjoy our other partners, "- said Rogozin.
As is known, the GLONASS system is a dual-use system. It provides the solution of problems in the interests of the Russian Defense Ministry and civilian users. Therefore, the expansion of satellite constellation is a priority for the Russian state. This was said and Rogozin: one of the challenges for the near future is to solve the defense issues. In orbit must be "a number of spacecraft that would respond quickly to any threat».
December 1, 2014 was launched on another satellite "GLONASS-K", and December 3, 2014 the spacecraft Glonass-M №755 put into maintenance .
Now used for its intended purpose 24 unit (for comparison, in the GPS - 32).
Source: www.glonass-iac.ru , state groups sup>
"Glonass-K" - a new spacecraft GLONASS system, which is the third generation of navigation satellites. From the previous generation of satellites it differs increased to 10 years for a period of work (instead of 7 years, "Glonass-M"), reduced weight (935 kg instead of 1415 kg), the introduction of a code division navigation signal due to broadcasting in L3-range. In addition, the new satellite equipment available international search and rescue system COSPAS-SARSAT, reports Federal Space Agency.
Source: geektimes.ru/post/243489/
