If you're looking for an up-to-date, easy-to-understand
treatment of the
GPS (Global
Positioning System), this
one-of-a-kind resource offers you the knowledge you need
for your work, without bogging you down with advanced
mathematics. It 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.
You get an in-depth discussion on the errors and biases
that affect GPS measurements, along with advice on how to
overcome them. Moreover, the book shows how the GPS can be
used for a number of different accuracy levels. Datums,
coordinate systems, and map projections are discussed in a
simple manner, offering you a clear understanding of this
widely misunderstood area. This unique reference also
examines the integration of the GPS with other systems, and
looks at future GPS modernization. Over 75 illustrations
help clarify major topics throughout the book.
Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- GPS Details
- GPS Errors and Biases
- Datums, Coordinate Systems and Map Projections
- GPS Positioning Modes
- Ambiguity Resolution Techniques
- GPS Data and Correction Services
- GPS Standard Formats
- GPS Integration
- GPS Applications
- Other Satellite Navigation Systems
Appendix A: GPS Accuracy Measures.
Appendix B: Useful Web Sites
About the Author
Index