Fundamentals of Global Positioning System Receivers: A Software Approach

By James Bao-Yen Tsui

Book Overview

How to build and operate GPS receivers-a working resource for engineers While GPS receivers abound in numerous applications, much of the information on their design is scattered in disparate and hard-to-find places. This new work provides engineers who use and design GPS systems with a much-needed comprehensive reference on the operational principles guiding this important technology. With an emphasis on software-based signal processing-a cutting-edge approach expected to dominate future integration of GPS receivers into cellular phones-the book covers all aspects of receiver technology as well as the relevant navigation schemes. Concentrating on civilian C/A code used by commercial GPS receivers (rather than military code), Fundamentals of Global Positioning System Receivers: Describes GPS basics and the constellation of satellites that comprise the GPS system Examines in detail GPS signal structure, acquisition, and tracking Presents the mathematical formulas for calculating a user's position Illustrates the application of important equations using computer programs Explains how to build hardware to collect digitized data for a software GPS receiver Includes a chapter demonstrating a GPS receiver following the signal flow

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471381543
• ISBN13: 9780471381549
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.3"