The Global Positioning System - A Shared National Asset

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.

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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system that was originally designed for the US military. 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.

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• Authors: Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, Division on Engineering and Physical Sci, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Academy of Public Administratio, National Research Council, Natl Res Council
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.1995
• EAN: 9780309052832
• ISBN: 978-0-309-05283-2
• No. of pages: 284
• Dimensions: 215 mm x 276 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 776 g
• Series: Romantic Reassessment; 118; Romantic Reassessment; 118
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology