Defining GPS and ITS Capabilities

This chapter introduces the various components and specification of global positioning systems (GPS), but does not attempt to cover everything about this technology. There are many books and journals available that are devoted to explaining the exact science of GPS and other global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), and these are recommended for the reader interested in more information. Furthermore, even though there are other satellite based navigation systems, including the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) and the European-proposed Galileo system, this chapter concentrates more specifically on the Navigation System with Time and Ranging Global Positioning System (NAVSTAR GPS). Finally, although GPS was designed initially for military users and applications, this chapter focuses on civilian features and capabilities of GPS.

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Supplemental Notes:
- Published as Volume 5, Handbooks in Transport series, ISSN 1472-7889.
Corporate Authors:
Elsevier

The Boulevard, Langford Lane
Kidlington, Oxford United Kingdom OX5 1GB
Authors:
- Wolf, Jean
Publication Date: 2004

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Print
Edition: First
Features: Figures; Illustrations; References; Tables;
Pagination: pp 411-431
Monograph Title: Handbook of Transport Geography and Spatial Systems

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Bridges; Data collection; Geographic information systems; Global Positioning System; Highways; Intelligent transportation systems; Location; Navigational aids; Onboard navigational aids; Positioning; Technological innovations; Time
Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

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Accession Number: 01004030
Record Type: Publication
ISBN: 0080441084
Files: TRIS
Created Date: Sep 23 2005 7:10AM