Introduction to GPS: The Global Positioning System (Hardcover)

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Product Description

This resource offers professionals, students and recreational users of GPS a clear non-mathematical explanation of how GPS works and its wide range of applications. It addresses all aspects of the GPS, examines the GPS signal structure and covers the key types of measurement being utilized in the field today. Readers 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 a clear understanding of this widely misunderstood area. This reference also examines the integration of the GPS with ther systems, and looks at future GPS modernization.

About the Author

Ahmed El-Rabbany is an assistant professor at Ryerson Polytechnic University in Toronto, Ontario. He holds an M.Sc.Eng. degree in satellite geodesy from Alexandria University, Egypt and a Ph.D. in GPS surveying from the University of New Brunswick, Canada.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 196 pages
• Publisher: Artech House Publishers; 1st edition (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580531830
• ISBN-13: 978-1580531832
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,193,662 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BASIC REFERENCE, May 8, 2002

By	Chuck Fralick (Diamondhead, MS United States) - See all my reviews

If you are a geodesy expert looking for a mathematical treatment of GPS theory, look elsewhere (there are several good books). If you are looking for a good collegiate-level descriptive text, this is a great choice. Clear, concise, and with all the latest info including WAAS, RTK, and similar topics. Reviewed for content by Dr. Dave Wells and written by an expert in the field, this is a super reference.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, Keep your computer with you!, December 1, 2003

By	William C. Perkins (Lomita, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book's content is excellent! I have found it to be very useful for quickly getting up to speed on the topic. The book is sectioned into logical parts and does a great job providing reference material to allow anyone to become familiar with the GPS in a short period of time.

I would however caution anyone atracted to the e-book version of this book. The PDF file is locked and cannot be printed, saved or otherwise converted to a "portable" format. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR COMPUTER WITH YOU TO READ THIS BOOK. Note, one cannot even use Adobe's "cripple" Palm reader to read this e-book.

NO returns on e-book so buy the hardcover version.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good intro for non-scientists, March 8, 2007

By	Le Q "Know Nothing" (Cultural Mecca, MT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to GPS: The Global Positioning System, Second Edition (Hardcover)

Got this to supplement pilot training on GPS. Provides lots of information not found in "basic" GPS books without all of the techno-bable (well there is a little, but not too much).