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Space Studies #8: Satellite Navigation Systems: Policy, Commercial and Technical Interaction

by Michael J Rycroft

Space Studies #8: Satellite Navigation Systems: Policy, Commercial and Technical Interaction Cover

ISBN13: 9781402016783
ISBN10: 1402016786
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Publisher Comments:

This book adopts a broad perspective on positioning and navigation systems which rely on Earth orbiting satellites for their successful operation. The first of such global systems was the US Global Positioning System (GPS), and the next the Russian GLONASS system. Now studies relating to Europe's future Galileo system are gaining momentum and other nations are planning regional augmentation systems.

All such systems are discussed here, particularly relating to political, commercial, legal and technical issues. The opportunities - and also the problems - of having three similar systems in operation simultaneously are examined, and several novel applications are proposed. These range from improved vehicular transport by land, sea and air, to more accurate surveying, more efficient agricultural practices and safer operations in mountainous regions.

Everyone who is challenged by these topics will find this volume invaluable.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9781402016783
Subtitle:
Policy, Commercial and Technical Interaction
Author:
Rycroft, Michael J
Other:
Rycroft, Michael J.
Editor:
Rycroft, M. J.
Author:
Rycroft, Michael J.
Publisher:
Springer Netherlands
Location:
Dordrecht
Subject:
Global positioning system
Subject:
General
Subject:
Aeronautics & Astronautics
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references.
Series:
Space studies ;
Series Volume:
03-39v. 8
Publication Date:
December 2003
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
285

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