Why is this information important? Because GPS World Publishing is presenting a webinar on Thursday, July 30th, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific / 4:00 p.m. Eastern themed “The GPS Constellation and More“. If you are a GPS enthusiast, you’ll learn a great deal about the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How’s of GPS, from a legacy of successes in the past to the concept of ongoing modernization through technology investments occurring now and in the future.
The $32B GPS program, with a $1B annual budget, maintains the largest satellite constellation, the largest avionics integration and installation program in the Department of Defense. Col. Madden entered the Air Force in 1980 after graduating from the Virginia Military Institute and he has gained vast experience in systems engineering, technical intelligence, and space systems requirements, development, fielding and operations. In addition, he has commanded a Space Operations Squadron and a Material Acquisition Group. Prior to assuming his current position, Col Madden was Vice Commander, Global Positioning Systems Wing, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California.
The moderator is Don Jewell, who spent more than 30 years in the U.S.A.F. where he was involved with GPS systems from their inception, either as a test system evaluator or user. He also served as a Commander at Schriever AFB, the home of GPS, and retired as the deputy chief scientist at Air Force Space Command. This man also KNOWS GPS. To attend the seminar, select the graphic and join in this informative session.
