By 2010, GLONASS had achieved 100% coverage of Russia's territory and in October 2011, the full orbital constellation of 24 satellites was restored, enabling full global coverage. The GLONASS satellites' designs have undergone several upgrades, with the latest version being GLONASS-K.LONASS is a global satellite navigation system, providing real time position and velocity determination for military and civilian users. The satellites are located in middle circular orbit at 19,100 kilometres (11,900 mi) altitude with a 64.8 degree inclination and a period of 11 hours and 15 minutes.
Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park is set to open for the season Saturday, the earliest in 20 years. Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park, which provides access to the popular Glacier Point overlook, opened Saturday (yes, today) -- the earliest date in 20 years.he park's website shows it usually opens in mid-to late May. No word yet on when Tioga Road will open. The main east-west artery across the park that provides access to the high country opened on May 2 last year. Info: Yosemite National Park, (209) 372-0200 (for road information).
Road closures are rare in other seasons, but not impossible. Highway 140 was closed for much of the summer of 2006 because of a rockslide, for instance, and roads can be closed due to forest fires, particularly in the late summer.o get the latest information on particular roads in the Yosemite area (but not inside the park), call the CalTrans hotline at 800-427-7623 or 916-445-7623.