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).
Routes to Yosemite from the West. Most Scenic-CA Hwy 140: This route is by far the most scenic drive into Yosemite National Park and the best way to go if youâre visiting for the first time.Itâs open most of the time and passes through the towns of Mariposa and Fish Camp. Itâs also a popular route for people driving to Yosemite from the San Jose area.he official Yosemite website says they don't recommend using GPS units for directions in and around the park-and neither do we. Yosemite is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about 200 miles east of San Francisco, about 300 miles northwest of Los Angeles and a little more than 400 miles northwest of Las Vegas.