Global Differential GPS System

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The NASA Global Differential GPS (GDGPS) System was developed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in support of NASA's demanding terrestrial, airborne, and spaceborne operations, and for other Government and commercial customers.

JPL is a Division of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), which manages the laboratory for NASA. JPL is NASA's lead center for robotic exploration of space, and is responsible for technology development and operations of many NASA missions and infrastructure.

Our Team

With nearly 60 GPS engineers and scientists working in this field, JPL is one of the biggest GPS and GNSS R&D laboratories in the world, with an unparalleled track record of innovations and leadership in GPS technology and its advanced applications.

End-to-end GPS expertise includes:

  • Systems architecture and design
  • Software development and algorithms
  • Hardware and receiver technology
  • Global infrastructure and tracking networks
  • Flight experiments and space missions
  • Operations and real-time systems
  • Scientific applications and research

Organization

The GDGPS System is managed and operated in the Flight Communications and Tracking Section of JPL's Communications and Instruments Division.

Contact Us

Please contact us to discuss your special needs for assisted-GPS data, engineering development, technical assistance, environmental monitoring, situational assessment, positioning, or orbit determination.

Dr. Attila Komjathy

GDGPS Manager and Group Supervisor
Near Earth Tracking Systems Group
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, CA 91109


Tel: 818-393-6828
Email: Attila.Komjathy@jpl.nasa.gov