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Author El-Rabbany, Ahmed.

Title Introduction to GPS : the Global Positioning System / Ahmed El-Rabbany.

Publication Info. Boston, MA : Artech House, [2002]
©2002

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 176 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Artech House mobile communications series
Artech House mobile communications series.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary Annotation 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.
Annotation 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 guidance 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.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Global Positioning System.
Global Positioning System.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: El-Rabbany, Ahmed. Introduction to GPS. Boston, MA : Artech House, ©2002 1580531830 (DLC) 2001055249 (OCoLC)48256120
ISBN 158053547X (electronic book)
9781580535472 (electronic book)
1580531830 (print)
9781580531832 (print)