Global Positioning / Wiley Survival Guides in Engineering and Science Bd.1 (PDF)

From stars to terrestrial networks and satellites

From outdoors to indoors

From ancient to future applications

From techniques to technologies . . .

The field of radionavigation signals and systems has seen
significant growth in recent years. Satellite systems are very
efficient, but owing to their limited exposure and/or availability
in some environments, they do not cover the whole spectrum of
applications. Thus, many other positioning techniques are being
developed.

Now, Global Positioning presents an overview of the strengths
and weaknesses of various systems with a specific emphasis on those
that are satellite-based. Beginning with a description of the
evolution of positioning systems, the book provides detailed
coverage of the three main Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS) constellations, discusses how to cope with indoor
positioning, defines development activities and commercial
positioning, and proposes a vision for the future of the field.

Special features of the book include:

* Exercises to test and challenge the reader's understanding

* Direct comparison between constellations and other positioning
systems

* Mathematical content kept to a minimum in order to maximize
accessibility and readability

* Descriptions of European and U.S. discussions for Galileo

* Historical aspects and links between the distant past and
current systems

* Footnotes that provide hints and comments to the reader

At a time when the positioning domain is experiencing such
immense transformation, it is vital to have a solid understanding
of the fundamental principles, current tech-nologies, and future
improvements that will help estimate the performance and
limita-tions of existing systems. Global Positioning fills an
important need for professionals and students in a variety of
fields who want a complete and authoritative overview of global
positioning techniques.