Uncertainties in GPS Positioning

A Mathematical Discourse

Alan Oxley

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN: 9780128095942
• eBook ISBN: 9780128097878
• Topic: Mathematics
• Subtopic: Applied Mathematics
• Index: Mathematics

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 calculated- Discusses the different signals and clock speeds of the satellites, the receivers, and sources of inaccuracy- Examines how the errors are distributed in the data and provides examples

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• Preface
• Chapter 1: Positioning and Navigation Systems
• Chapter 2: Introduction to GPS
• Chapter 3: Basic GPS Principles
• Chapter 4: Signals From Satellites to Receiver—GPS
• Chapter 5: GPS Modernization
• Chapter 6: Signals From Satellites to Receiver—Other Satellite Navigation Systems
• Chapter 7: Solution of an Idealized Problem
• Chapter 8: Sources of Inaccuracy
• Chapter 9: Learning From Experience
• Chapter 10: Error Distribution in Data
• Chapter 11: Improving Accuracy With GPS Augmentation
• Chapter 12: GPS Disciplined Oscillators
• Appendix A: Calibration of a GPS Receiver Used as a Time Reference
• Appendix B: Comparing Time and Frequency Standards Between Laboratories
• Appendix C: Calibration of GPS Receivers: Comparing Laboratories
• Appendix D: Possible Use of a GPS Receiver as an Acceleration Sensor
• Appendix E: Notes on the Error Distribution in Data
• Bibliography
• Index