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.
Author(s): Scott Madry (auth.)
Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Development
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York
Year: 2015
Language: English
Pages: 110
Tags: Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Geophysics/Geodesy; Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems; Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space
Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Global Navigation Satellite Systems....Pages 1-8
Doppler Satellite Positioning, Telemetry and Data Systems....Pages 9-26
Precision and Navigational PNT Systems....Pages 27-55
Aided and Augmentation Systems and Differential GPS....Pages 57-70
Applications of PNT Systems....Pages 71-82
National and International Governmental Policy Issues....Pages 83-91
Conclusions and Future Directions....Pages 93-98
Top Ten Things to Know About GNSS....Pages 99-100
Back Matter....Pages 101-110
