[time-nuts] GPS PRN vs SV...??

[n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net]

Michael,

You're right! That's what I get for rushing through the list before I went 
to work...

Good catch!

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "michael taylor" <mctylr at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] GPS PRN vs SV...??

> On Feb 9, 2008 7:13 AM,  <n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net> wrote:
>> ...I also use Heavens Above. You do need to register, but it's
>> free.
>>
>> For PRN32, once you log in, use spacecraft # 22657  (Navstar 32)
>
> I believe PRN 32 is actually Navstar BIIA-10 (aka 2A-10), COSPAR:
> 1990-103A, or US Control #20959.
> and is identified as "Navstar 22" in Heavens Above.
>
> Based on the first 2 lines of 
> <http://celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/gps-ops.txt>
>
> GPS BIIA-10 (PRN 32)
> 1 20959U 90103A   ...
>
> -Michael Taylor