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Record Nr.

UNINA9910865294303321

Autore

Petrovski Ivan G.

Titolo

The Ionosphere with GNSS SDR : Specialized Software-Defined Radio for In-Depth Ionospheric Research / / by Ivan G. Petrovski II

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

9783031534430

9783031534416

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (294 pages)

Collana

Springer Atmospheric Sciences, , 2194-5225

Disciplina

551.5145

Soggetti

Physical geography

Geology

Plasma (Ionized gases)

Earth System Sciences

Plasma Physics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Part I Ionosphere and applications -- Ionosphere and practical applications -- Physics of the ionosphere. Effects of solar activity and Earth magnetic field -- Ionosphere effect on radio -- Ionosphere effect on GNSS -- Ionosphere effect and weather -- Ionosphere and earthquakes -- Unproved hypotheses related to ionosphere -- Part II Models -- Information derivable from ionospheric measurements -- TEC models -- Scintillation models -- Low frequency models -- Part III Instruments -- Probes and ionometers -- Schumann receiver -- GNSS receiver. Receiver - pseudolite pair -- Ionospheric scintillation monitor -- Part VI Measurements -- Ground based measurements -- Network based measurements -- Airborne measurements -- Spaceborne measurements and occultation method -- Active measurements and upsetting effects -- Part V Case study: SDR ionospheric scintillation monitor. Ground based and airborne measurements -- TEC -- Scintillation effects -- Eclipse events -- Earthquake events.

Sommario/riassunto

This comprehensive volume navigates through the complexities of Earth's ionosphere and its intricate relationship with GNSS spread-



spectrum signals. The book delineates the nuanced structures and dynamics of Earth's atmosphere, offering profound insights into signal propagation, including a meticulous analysis of various ionospheric models. Delving into the instruments of choice, it encapsulates the facets of the GNSS space segment, its theoretical background, and practical applications. The ground and user segments discussed provide readers with a deep understanding of satellite dynamics and navigation data. Further chapters explore the intricacies of GNSS Software Defined Radio (SDR), offering a detailed examination of signal acquisition and tracking, and presenting innovative approaches to baseband data application without data decoding. A significant portion is devoted to manufacturing front-end hardware, providing guidance from specifications to testing, enabling readers to navigate the world of hardware design with ease. Lastly, the book ventures into the applications of GNSS receivers for ionospheric study, highlighting the construction of advanced observables and their practical applications in navigation processors. This section also elucidates the role of multi-station observables in extracting critical ionospheric information. A pivotal resource for researchers and professionals alike, this book stands as a testament to comprehensive research and innovation in the field of GNSS and SDR, fostering a deeper understanding of the Earth's ionosphere. This book serves as a natural progression from Dr.Petrocski's prior contributions, offering readers actionable insights grounded in theoretical understanding.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910974473103321

Autore

D'Amore Jonathan

Titolo

Rogers Hornsby : a biography / / Jonathan D'Amore

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Westport, Conn. : , : Greenwood Press, , 2004

London : , : Bloomsbury Publishing, , 2024

ISBN

9798216009665

9786612417955

9781282417953

1282417959

9780313062070

0313062072

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (186 p.)

Collana

Baseball's all-time greatest hitters

Disciplina

796.357/092

B

Soggetti

Baseball players - United States

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 (p. [151]-155) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Series Foreword; Acknowledgments; Chronology; Introduction; CHAPTER 1 Stockyards and Sandlots; CHAPTER 2 Growing into the National League; CHAPTER 3 Money; CHAPTER 4 The Rajah; CHAPTER 5 A Championship; CHAPTER 6 ""New York's New Babe Ruth""; CHAPTER 7 Peaks and Valleys; CHAPTER 8 The Great Depression; CHAPTER 9 TO Baseball's Hinterlands and Back; CHAPTER 10 Hornsby'S Bend; CHAPTER 11 Making of a Legend; Appendix: Rogers Hornsby's Career and World Series Statistics; Selected Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Rogers Hornsby has the highest career batting average of any right-handed hitter and the second highest career mark overall. The Rajah won seven batting titles and hit over .400 three times. He was also one of baseball's most successful player-managers, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a historic World Series triumph over the Yankees in 1926. Hornsby had an unrivaled passion for baseball; as a young player, he once even donned a disguise to play in a women's league. But his unyielding drive to succeed often alienated him from lesser players,



and his penchant for the racetrack made him powerf