Re: IS THE GALILEO SYSTEM IN JEOPARDY?

On 14 Feb 2007 08:06:15 -0800, John.Sprung@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

Very interesting -- so there's good coverage in the high 80's? I
always thought that the orbits were inclined enough to leave holes at
the poles.

Because of their altitude, as the poles are approached satellites 'on
the other side' of the Earth become visible. I've received twelve
satellites at about 71°N.

--
Alan White
Twenty-eight miles NW of Glasgow, overlooking Lochs Long and Goil in Argyll, Scotland.

Webcam and weather:- http://windycroft.gt-britain.co.uk/weather
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