Here's my understanding: 1) There are periodic software up[grades to all the Sats in place. 2) Hardware upgrades can ONLY take place as new Sats are launched, tested and put into use replacing units which end their useful life Sounds like this new Sat is the forerunner for a series of new Sats to be launched and put into use over the next few years. This is important as new GPS ground nits can be modified to make use of the stronger, more accurate signal. Conclusion: This is all part of the GPS systematic upgrade, which narrows the performance gap between the older GPS system in place and the intended (pay for most accurate use) Galileo performance advantage.
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Here's my understanding:
1) There are periodic software up[grades to all the Sats in place.
2) Hardware upgrades can ONLY take place as new Sats are launched, tested and put into use replacing units which end their useful life
Sounds like this new Sat is the forerunner for a series of new Sats to be launched and put into use over the next few years. This is important as new GPS ground nits can be modified to make use of the stronger, more accurate signal.
Conclusion: This is all part of the GPS systematic upgrade, which narrows the performance gap between the older GPS system in place and the intended (pay for most accurate use) Galileo performance advantage.