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).
Yosemite is a three to four-hour drive from San Francisco and about six hours from Los Angeles. You can get started using any GPS or mapping software you like. It's what you do when you get closer to the park that's important.ost 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.