Global Positioning System: Theory and Applications (Progress in Astronautics & Aeronautics) - Hardcover

Bradford W. Parkinson (editor), James J. Spilker Jr (editor), Penina Axelrad (editor) & Per Enge (editor)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 156347249X ISBN 13: 9781563472497

Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1996

Synopsis

These two-volumes explain the technology, performance, and applications of the Global Positioning System (GPS). The books are the only of their kind to present the history of GPS development, the basic concepts and theory of GPS, and the recent developments and numerous applications of GPS. Each chapter is authored by an individual or group of individuals who are recognized as leaders in their area of GPS. These various viewpoints promote a thorough understanding of the system and make Global Positioning System: Theory and Applications the standard reference source for the GPS. The two volumes are intended to be complementary. Volume I concentrates on fundamentals and Volume II on applications. They are recommended for university engineering students, practicing GPS engineers, applications engineers, and managers who wish to improve their understanding of the system.

About this title

Synopsis:

This two-volume set explains the technology, performance and applications of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and each chapter is written by an expert in the field. The first volume concentrates on fundamentals whilst the second book concentrates on applications.

About this edition

• Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 156347249X
• ISBN 13: 9781563472497
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1467
• Editor: Bradford W. Parkinson, James J. Spilker Jr, Penina Axelrad, Per Enge