Media: Development of GLONASS completed
It is reported that the development of Russian GLONASS satellite system is complete and is now focused on the final test. We have before us, we recall, one of the most ambitious projects of modern Russia.
The details of the work on the GLONASS said the head of "Russian Space Systems" Andrey Tyulin. "The system presented to the customer for final tests, which are now held", - said director general. In the course of testing the Russian Ministry of Defence made its observations, and they, according to Tyulin already eliminated. The expert expressed the hope that the system will be put into service after the final test. At the same time continued operation of experimental design.
Official transfer of the domestic satellite navigation system has assumed in 2012. But by the time the GLONASS had serious deficiencies, including, in particular, referred to the difficulties with ground control. He did not meet technical requirements, which issued the Russian Defense Ministry. Subsequently, according to Tyulina, prototype ground control beefed up, and in the terms of reference have made some additions.
At that point, the orbital satellite constellation, created by JSC "Information Satellite Systems", has worked in a normal mode. At the same time the whole system was in a stage of research and development, design operation.
For the Russian GLONASS project has become one of the most ambitious in its history, this involved the prestige of the Russian Federation as a great world power. This system began to create in the USSR - the first developments emerged in the late 70s. The system, according to the concept, are 24 satellites, but in the early 2000s, financial problems led to the fact that the number of these devices has decreased to six. So what about the full use of GLONASS could be considered. In subsequent years, the system has experienced intensive care, but many technical difficulties it was not possible to eliminate up to now.
GLONASS - one of two similar systems operating in the world today. American GPS was put into service in 1993, when the last of 24 satellites placed into orbit. Yet there includes 20 satellites Chinese Beidou system, but it works as a regional.
In general, the principle of operation is similar to the principle of the GLONASS GPS. Like the American system, the domestic can be used by military and civilians. This service, according to the decree of the President of the Russian Federation, provided free of charge and without any restrictions.
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