The European GNSS Service Centre (GSC) has published updated Galileo Satellite Metadata information on its web portal.
The updated Metadata contains information on the properties
of both Galileo IOV (In-Orbit Validation) and Galileo FOC (Full Operational Capability) satellites, including:
- Physical characteristics: mass, area of reflectivity, etc.
- Attitude law
- Antenna parameters: Phase Centre Offsets (PCOs), Phase Centre Variations (PCVs)
This information is required to properly implement advanced processing algorithms for precise orbit determination or Precise Point Positioning (PPP).
The updated information can be found under the ‘Support to Developers’ tab in the Galileo Satellite Metadata section.
All questions and comments can be directed to the Galileo Helpdesk.
About the GSC
The GSC is run by the European GNSS Agency (GSA). It was created to act as an interface between the Galileo system and its end users. The aim of the GSC is to provide system users with relevant information on Galileo. Through the easy-to-use GSC web portal, Galileo users can access a Helpdesk dedicated to addressing a wide range of questions on the status of Galileo and its use. The GSC also actively provides support to R&D and industry from its centre of expertise, as well as hosts workshops and training sessions.
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