Uncertainties in GPS Positioning

Uncertainties in GPS Positioning: A Mathematical Discourse describes the calculations performed by a GPS receiver and the problems associated with ensuring that the derived location is a close match to the actual location. Inaccuracies in calculating a location can have serious repercussions, so this book is a timely source for information on this rapidly evolving technology.

Autorentext
Alan Oxley is Professor of Computer and Information Sciences at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS in Malaysia. Alan is an all-rounder in Computer Science and has written numerous academic articles and chapters. Recently he was awarded a research stipend by the IBM Center for the Business of Government. The research led to the publication of the report entitled A Best Practices Guide for Mitigating Risk in the Use of Social Media. A considerably more expansive exposition of the topic is presented in this book.

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Uncertainties in GPS Positioning: A Mathematical Discourse describes the calculations performed by a GPS receiver and the problems associated with ensuring that the derived location is a close match to the actual location. Inaccuracies in calculating a location can have serious repercussions, so this book is a timely source for information on this rapidly evolving technology.

Inhalt

1. Positioning and Navigation Systems
2. Introduction to GPS
3. Basic GPS Principles
4. Signals From Satellites to Receiver - GPS
5. GPS Modernization
6. Signals From Satellites to Receiver - Other Satellite Navigation Systems
7. Solution of an Idealized Problem
8. Sources of Inaccuracy
9. Learning From Experience
10. Error Distribution in Data
11. Improving Accuracy With GPS Augmentation
12. GPS Disciplined Oscillators