GPS Receiver (Swarm) Instrument

Measurements and Applications

Provides position and timing determination

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver (Swarm)
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
ESA
Maturity
Instrument Type
Precision orbit
Geometry
TBD
Instrument Technology
GNSS receiver
Sampling
TBD
Data Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
L1 C/A code range error better than 0.5 m RMS; L1/L2 P-code range error better than 0.25 m RMS; L1 carrier phase error better than 5 mm
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
MW (~0.1 cm - ~100 cm)

Instrument Missions

Swarm - Earth's Magnetic Field and Environment Explorers (2013 - 2025)

Instrument Measurements