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GPS and Galileo: Alcatel will favour their compatibility and interoperability

Paris, France - USAF and Boeing support the French company's study to ensure the coexistence of the two satellite systems

Alcatel will attend to the compatibility and interoperability study for the Galileo and the GPS global positioning systems. This choice was unveiled by US Air Force in order to meet some operational exigencies related to the military use of the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite system made by the US armed force both for defensive purposes and for operations abroad. Alcatel is expected to provide...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 112829
Rome, Italy, 01/25/2005 17:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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