Using the ARGOS System to Transmit GPS Positions

Chuck Kurnik, UNAVCO

1 May 2003

Scope:

This document summarizes the steps taken to specify the components and services needed to collect navigation-quality GPS positions and transmit the data to the home office via the ARGOS system. The specific application is to track a remote iceberg, but where applicable, suggestions are made regarding other applications such as monitoring system voltage at a remote permanent GPS station.

[See attached .pdf file for more.]