
GPS
Theory, Algorithms and Applications
Springer (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 7. June 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
XXX, 489 pages
978-3-662-57053-1 (ISBN)
Description
This reference and handbook describes theory, algorithms and applications of the Global Positioning System (GPS/Glonass/Galileo/Compass). It is primarily based on source-code descriptions of the KSGsoft program developed at the GFZ in Potsdam. The theory and algorithms are extended and verified for a new development of a multi-functional GPS/Galileo software. Besides the concepts such as the unified GPS data processing method, the diagonalisation algorithm, the adaptive Kalman filter, the general ambiguity search criteria, and the algebraic solution of variation equation reported in the first edition, the equivalence theorem of the GPS algorithms, the independent parameterisation method, and the alternative solar radiation model reported in the second edition, the modernisation of the GNSS system, the new development of the theory and algorithms, and research in broad applications are supplemented in this new edition. Mathematically rigorous, the book begins with the introduction, thebasics of coordinate and time systems and satellite orbits, as well as GPS observables, and deals with topics such as physical influences, observation equations and their parameterisation, adjustment and filtering, ambiguity resolution, software development and data processing and the determination of perturbed orbits.
Reviews / Votes
"It focuses on the theory, algorithms, and applications of GPS. . The book contains many illustrations, some of which are in color, references at the end of chapters and also at the end of the book, two appendices, and a handy index. . This book will be useful for those interested in studying or working with navigational systems such as GPS." (Computing Reviews, June, 2017)More details
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 2016
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
37 s/w Abbildungen, 25 farbige Abbildungen
XXX, 489 p. 62 illus., 25 illus. in color.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
779 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-662-57053-1 (9783662570531)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-662-50367-6
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
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Book
08/2016
3rd Edition
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Persons
Guochang Xu graduated in mathematics and geodesy from Wuhan University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in 1982 and 1984 respectively. He obtained his doctorate from the Technical University Berlin in 1992. Having worked as a scientist at the GeoForschungsZentrum (GFZ) Potsdam from 1993 to 1998 and as a senior scientist at the National Survey and Cadastre, Denmark, from 1998 to 1999, he returned to the GFZ as a senior scientist in 1999. He has been involved in GPS research since 1993 and has authored and co-authored several books and software. He is also an overseas assessor of CAS and the Chinese Education Ministry and an adjunct professor of ChangAn University and CAS.
Content
Introduction.- Coordinate and Time Systems.- Satellite Orbits.- GPS Observables.- Physical Influences of GPS Surveying .- GPS Observation Equations and Equivalence Properties.- Adjustment and Filtering Methods.- Cycle Slip Detection and Ambiguity Resolution.- Parameterisation and Algorithms of GPS Data Processing.- Applications of GPS Theory and Algorithms.- Perturbed Orbit and its Determination.- Singularity-free Orbit Theory.- Discussions.