Glossary

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Overview of BeiDou

Overview of BeiDou

It is a worldwide satellite navigation system project launched by China. It includes both the test system that has been operated on a limited basis since 2000 and the system established on a global scope.

Geostationary satellite,Medium Earth orbit satellite,Inclined-orbit geostationary satellite img

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Overview of BeiDou - Geostationary satellite,Medium Earth orbit satellite,Inclined-orbit geostationary satellite table
Geostationary satellite Number of satellites 5
Angle of inclination 55°
Altitude 35,786km
Medium Earth orbit satellite Number of satellites 27
Angle of inclination 55°
Altitude 21,528km
Inclined-orbit geostationary satellite Number of satellites Worldwide service
Angle of inclination 55°
Altitude 35,786km

BeiDou's DGPS Frequency Band

BeiDou's DGPS Frequency Band : see below

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BeiDou's DGPS Frequency Band - Satellite,Frequency table
Satellite Frequency
B1 1561.098 MHz
B1-2 1589.742 MHz
B2 1207.14 MHz
B3 1268.52 MHz

BeiDou PROJECT

  • China's BeiDou Project is promoted through a three-stage development strategy.
BeiDou PROJECT - Stage,Number of satellites,Target,Service table
Stage Number of satellites Target Service
Stage 1 (BeiDou-1) 3 China and neighboring countries 2000 ~ 2003
Stage 2 (BeiDou-2) 14 China and neighboring countries 2004 ~ 2012
Stage 3 (BeiDou-3) Over 35 Worldwide service 2009 ~