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.
1. Chapter 2: Introduction to GPS - p. 18 2. Chapter 3: Basic GPS Principles - p. 38 3. Chapter 4: Signals From Satellites to Receiver—GPS - p. 60 4. Chapter 5: GPS Modernization - p. 70 5. Chapter 6: Signals From Satellites to Receiver—Other Satellite Navigation Systems - p. 80 6. Chapter 7: Solution of an Idealized Problem - p. 88 7. Chapter 8: Sources of Inaccuracy - p. 97 8. Chapter 9: Learning From Experience - p. 114 9. Chapter 10: Error Distribution in Data - p. 121 10. Chapter 11: Improving Accuracy With GPS Augmentation - p. 128 11. Chapter 12: GPS Disciplined Oscillators - p. 134 12. Appendix A: Calibration of a GPS Receiver Used as a Time Reference - p. 141 13. Appendix B: Comparing Time and Frequency Standards Between Laboratories - p. 145 14. Appendix C: Calibration of GPS Receivers: Comparing Laboratories - p. 150 15. Appendix D: Possible Use of a GPS Receiver as an Acceleration Sensor - p. 155 16. Appendix E: Notes on the Error Distribution in Data - p. 155 17. Bibliography - p. 172 18. Index - p. 174
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.
1. Chapter 2: Introduction to GPS - p. 18 2. Chapter 3: Basic GPS Principles - p. 38 3. Chapter 4: Signals From Satellites to Receiver—GPS - p. 60 4. Chapter 5: GPS Modernization - p. 70 5. Chapter 6: Signals From Satellites to Receiver—Other Satellite Navigation Systems - p. 80 6. Chapter 7: Solution of an Idealized Problem - p. 88 7. Chapter 8: Sources of Inaccuracy - p. 97 8. Chapter 9: Learning From Experience - p. 114 9. Chapter 10: Error Distribution in Data - p. 121 10. Chapter 11: Improving Accuracy With GPS Augmentation - p. 128 11. Chapter 12: GPS Disciplined Oscillators - p. 134 12. Appendix A: Calibration of a GPS Receiver Used as a Time Reference - p. 141 13. Appendix B: Comparing Time and Frequency Standards Between Laboratories - p. 145 14. Appendix C: Calibration of GPS Receivers: Comparing Laboratories - p. 150 15. Appendix D: Possible Use of a GPS Receiver as an Acceleration Sensor - p. 155 16. Appendix E: Notes on the Error Distribution in Data - p. 155 17. Bibliography - p. 172 18. Index - p. 174
