Ionospheric Delay Investigation and Forecasting

This book highlights ionospheric delay investigation and forecasting using GPS-TEC measurements in the equatorial region. The ionospheric delay error is the main source of error and a major concern for GPS applications as it corrupts the positioning and time transfer results. In the equatorial region, the variations of the total electron content (TEC) and the ionospheric delay are recognized to be high when compared with other regions such as mid-latitude and high latitude. The investigation and forecasting of trans-ionospheric propagation errors are essential for precise measurement and further contribute valuable information to satellite and space probe navigation, space geodesy, radio astronomy and other applications.

Presents ionospheric delay as the main source of error and a major concern for GPS applications Highlights ionospheric delay investigation and forecasting using GPS-TEC measurements in the equatorial region Includes how precise measurement contributes valuable information to satellites

Autorentext

Nouf Abd Elmunim is currently an assistant professor, in the Electrical Department, College of Engineering, at Princess Nourah Bint Abdul Rahman University, Saudi Arabia. She holds a PhD from the National University of Malaysia, Faculty of Engineering and Space Science Centre at Malaysia, with a focus of upper atmospheric layer, GPS satellite signals, and ionospheric models.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Overview of the GPS.- Ionosphere.