THE GPS MANUAL
Principles and Applications 
by Steve Dye with Dr. Frank Baylin
The
Global Positioning System (GPS) allows anyone equipped with a suitable
receiver and equipment to accurately locate his or her position
anywhere on the globe.
When
the US Department of Defense released a frequency and an access code
for civilian use, a plethora of applications appeared and a billion
dollar industry was created. GPS continues to find new applications
every day, some as diverse as they are ingenious, some save money and
some save lives.
This
book, written in a style understandable by any technically interested
person, explores GPS technology and its applications. It serves as a
useful guide for people wishing to familiarize themselves with modern
technology as well as for those considering a receiver for personal
use. It also is an excellent tool for business managers considering
adopting GPS as a business tool. By using simple, clearly written text
accompanied by many concise diagrams the basic principles are easily
understood.
Be on the CUTTING EDGE!
Chapter 1:
Brief history of GPS and a look at other navigational systems including
terrestrial networks as well as an introduction to satellite
communication basics.
Chapter 2: Navigational methods used prior to GPS with explanation of earlier methods
Chapter 3:
GPS Principles. The basic principles behind GPS, the use of time of
arrival for pseudo ranging, pseudo random codes, signal correlation,
velocity measurement, factors affecting accuracy, receiver basics,
sequence of operation and more
Chapter 4: Improving the Accuracy: Differential GPS, carrier phase techniques, precision orbit predictions, Wide Area Augmentation System
Chapter 5:
Industrial, professional and personal applications of GPS including:
Avionics, marine, agricultural, GIS, time referencing, surveying and
more
Chapter 6: GPS Products. An overview of the market and
an explanation of the various types of GPS receiver available ranging
from lower end handheld receivers to expensive models used for
surveying and guiding aircraft. Photographs and specifications of these
products featured
Chapter 7: Choosing a Personal GPS receiver. What to look for and what you are getting
Chapter 8: GPS manufacturer and vendor addresses and contacts, Internet addresses and web sites.
Chapter 9: GPS Dictionary - A-Z listing of GPS terms and meanings
NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
248 pages / 8.5x11" / figures, photos, tables/ ISBN 0-917893-29-8
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