Uncertainties in GPS Positioning: A Mathematical Discourse

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.

Covers how a GPS receiver works and how the earth is modeled so position data can be calculatedDiscusses the different signals and clock speeds of the satellites, the receivers, and sources of inaccuracyExamines how the errors are distributed in the data and provides examples

1. Positioning and Navigation Systems 2. Introduction to GPS 3. Basic GPS Principles 4. Signals From Satellites to Receiver - GPS 5. GPS Modernization 6. Signals From Satellites to Receiver - Other Satellite Navigation Systems 7. Solution of an Idealized Problem 8. Sources of Inaccuracy 9. Learning From Experience 10. Error Distribution in Data 11. Improving Accuracy With GPS Augmentation 12. GPS Disciplined Oscillators