Introduction to GPS: The Global Positioning System, Second Edition
2e the Global Positioning Sy
Published on 1. October 2006
Book
Hardback
230 pages
978-1-59693-016-2 (ISBN)
Description
This thoroughly revised edition of the Artech House bestseller, "Introduction to GPS: The Global Position System" offers professionals and students an up-to-date, easy-to-understand treatment of this tremendously important technology. The second edition includes a wealth of brand new material, including a chapter on GPS satellite orbit and new coverage of today's hottest issues, such as precise point positioning and location based services. Without bogging readers down with advanced mathematics, the book addresses all aspects of the GPS, emphasizes GPS applications, examines the GPS signal structure, and covers the key types of measurement being utilized in the field today.
More details
Edition
Unabridged edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Norwood
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Unabridged edition
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59693-016-2 (9781596930162)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
01/2006
1st Edition
Artech House
€73.99
Available for download
Person
Ahmed El-Rabbany is an assistant professor at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. He is also an adjunct professor and an honorary research associate at York University and the University of New Brunswick, respectively. He holds a Ph.D. degree in GPS from the University of New Brunswick, Canada.
Content
Introduction. GPS Details. GPS Satellite Orbit. GPS Errors and Biases. GPS Positioning Modes. Ambiguity Resolution Techniques. GPS Data and Correction Services. Common GPS Standard Formats. GPS Integration. GPS Applications. Other Global Satellite Navigation Systems. Appendixes.