4.2. Navigation data

The navigation data, D(t), is the component of the signal that carries all predefined information describing details about the current condition of the system that need to be broadcast to users. This information is transmitted as binary data arranged in a structured form. Here, we shall concentrate on the data for primary systems only. Besides that, our discussion will remain generalized and consolidated, and will describe only the key aspects of the navigation data (Global Positioning System Directorate, 2012a,b).

4.2.1. Data content

At this point, it is legitimate to seek the mandatory parameters that should be present in the data. The nominal set of navigation data is determined by the requirements of the receiver. We recall ...

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