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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300417403321

Autore

Madry Scott

Titolo

Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Their Applications / / by Scott Madry

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

1-4939-2608-X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (117 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Space Development, , 2191-8171

Disciplina

004.6

341

341.4

526.1

550

620

629.1

Soggetti

Aerospace engineering

Astronautics

Geophysics

Computers, Special purpose

Law of the sea

International law

Aerospace Technology and Astronautics

Geophysics/Geodesy

Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems

Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1. Global Navigation Satellite Systems -- Chapter 2. Doppler Satellite Positioning, Telemetry and Data Systems -- Chapter 3. Precision and Navigational PNT Systems -- Chapter 4. Aided and Augmentation Systems, and Differential GPS -- Chapter 5. Applications of PNT Systems -- Chapter 6. National and International Governmental Policy Issues -- Chapter 7. Conclusions and Future Directions -- 8. Top



Ten Things to Know About GNSS -- Appendix 1. Key Terms and Acronyms -- Appendix 2. Selected Bibliography -- Appendix 3. Selected Websites.

Sommario/riassunto

Dr. Madry, one of the world's leading experts in the field, provides in a condensed form a quick yet comprehensive overview of satellite navigation. This book concisely addresses the latest technology, the applications, the regulatory issues, and the strategic implications of satellite navigation systems. This assesses the strengths and weaknesses of satellite navigation networks and review of all the various national systems now being deployed and the motivation behind the proliferation of these systems.