Author : National Research Council
Release : 1995-05-31
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 441/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis The Global Positioning System by : National Research Council
Download or read book The Global Positioning System written by National Research Council. This book was released on 1995-05-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system that was originally designed for the U.S. military. However, the number of civilian GPS users now exceeds the military users, and many commercial markets have emerged. This book identifies technical improvements that would enhance military, civilian, and commercial use of the GPS. Several technical improvements are recommended that could be made to enhance the overall system performance.