Undergrad GPS Data Availability - Positions, Clock Readings etc.

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the availability of raw GPS satellite data, specifically satellite positions and clock readings. Users express a need for accessible data to analyze and compare with numerical solutions of Kepler and Schwarzschild orbits. A recommended resource is the Purdue University document on GPS observables, which serves as an introductory guide. Additionally, users highlight the challenge of finding comprehensive data through Google searches.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of GPS satellite systems and their functionalities
  • Familiarity with Keplerian and Schwarzschild orbital mechanics
  • Basic knowledge of data plotting techniques
  • Experience with accessing and interpreting ephemeris data
NEXT STEPS
  • Research how to access raw GPS satellite data using specific receivers
  • Learn about GPS ephemeris data and its applications
  • Explore data visualization tools for plotting satellite positions
  • Study the principles of orbital mechanics related to GPS technology
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This discussion is beneficial for researchers, students, and enthusiasts in geodesy, aerospace engineering, and anyone interested in analyzing GPS data for scientific purposes.

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Hi there! Does anyone know where data from the GPS is available? Any data at all - positions. clock readings anything like that. Many thanks!
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
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..GPS satellite data
 
##^{50}V\ ## reply is the kind I had in mind (but refrained from...). But MM deserves better: if only he/she gave us a bit more context: you want to look at the raw satellite data with some kind of receiver ? Or you want to know how it all works in detail ?

I'm inclined to ask: what did you NOT find with google ?
 
BvU said:
##^{50}V\ ## reply is the kind I had in mind (but refrained from...). But MM deserves better: if only he/she gave us a bit more context: you want to look at the raw satellite data with some kind of receiver ? Or you want to know how it all works in detail ?
I'm looking for raw data for the GPS satellites. So, if for example I had data in regards to satellite positions I could plot the data. Then compare with numerical solutions of Kepler and Schwarzschild orbits. Along these kind of lines but by no means restricted to that.
Google hasn't revealed much in terms of actual data. I'm quite new to the GPS so I'm not entirely sure the data is even accessible.
 
I liked http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~ecalais/teaching/geodesy/GPS_observables.pdf as intro. Gov is pretty old, but quite comprehensive.
 
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