Global Positioning System - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0387823646 ISBN 13: 9780387823645

Synopsis

This edition accommodates recent advances in GPS technology, and considers its full operational capability. Updated or new information has been included. The textbook comprehensively explains the concepts of GPS, as well as the latest applications in surveying, navigation and attitude determination. Special emphasis is put on the mitigation of selective availability effects by applying differential techniques (DGPS), or by using precise orbit and satellite clock information from various services. Description of project planning, observation, and data processing is provided for novice GPS users.

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Review

"... Although developed as a classroom text, the book is also useful as a reference source for professional surveyors and other GPS users. This because it covers both GPS fundamentals and leadingedge developments, thus giving it a wide appeal that will clearliy satisfy a broad range of GPS-philes ... The volume cogently presents the critical aspects and issues for users, along with the theory and details needed by students and developers alike. For those seriously entering the rapidly changing GPS field, this book is a good place to start.” GPS WORLD September "This is the fourth edition of the book, and the authors are to be congratulated on their efforts ... This book has now gained wide acceptance as a ‘serious’ book on GPS ... ” Navigation

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387823646
• ISBN 13: 9780387823645
• Binding: Hardcover