Global Positioning System (GPS): Theory and Practice

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A textbook for a senior or graduate level course, explaining how to use the Global Positioning System, in surveying, navigation, attitude determination, and other areas. Considers both the mathematical models and the operational techniques. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Acta Geodaetica, Geophysica et Montanistica Hungarica
From reviews of the 4th edition: "... The growing society of GPS users and designers could be very grateful for the efforts of both the authors and the publisher resulting in the fourth, revised edition of this splendid reference book within six years ...


Book Description
Review of the 4th edition “... The growing society of GPS users and designers could be very grateful for the efforts of both the authors and the publisher resulting in the fourth, revised edition of this splendid reference book within six years ... The continous updating and revising make this book an excellent standard reference on GPS for theoreticians and practicians in the future.” Acta Geodaetica, Geophysica et Montanistica Hungarica


Book Info
A comprehensive explanation of how Global Positioning System (GPS) works. Presents the latest applications in surveying, navigation and attitude determination. Emphasizes the modernization of GPS by satellite-based and ground-based systems which will lead to the future development of Global Navigation Satellite Systems. Previous edition: c1997.


Card catalog description
This book shows in comprehensive manner how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works. The use of GPS for precise measurements (i.e. surveying) is treated as well as navigation and attitude determination. The basic mathematical models for various modes of GPS operations and detailed explanation of the practical use of GPS are developed precisely in this book. Additionally, the text shows why and how the kinematic mode differs from the static mode and exemplifies types of projects where different measurement modes are used. Explanations of proper project planning, execution data reduction, and coordinate computation are provided for novice GPS users.


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