A method and system for generating and maintaining a database comprising a location-sensitive timetable. At multiple locations, a device (e.g., an integrated position and direction system) listens for broadcast signals from broadcasting devices (e.g., Global Positioning System satellites). For each location, the device records the time and date and the number of satellites from which a signal is received. The device can also record the identities of satellites that can and cannot be picked up. The information recorded by the device can be used to automatically generate a timetable showing the dates and times of day for each location that are and are not satisfactory for doing data maintenance, based on the number of satellites available for viewing. The recorded information can also be used to automatically predict future dates and times for each location that will or will not be satisfactory for data maintenance. Each visit to a location accumulates additional information regarding when satellites will and will not be available for viewing. In this manner, a timetable is automatically generated and updated. The timetable can be automatically factored into mission planning for data maintenance by creating a schedule for visiting each location when satellite viewing will be satisfactory.