Издание на английском языке
Professor Madry, one of the world's leading experts in the field of the practical applications of satellites and space technologies, provides in a condensed form, a quick yet comprehensive overview of all aspects of satellite navigation. This new edition concisely addresses the latest breakthrough technologies, the various national systems, the many applications, the regulatory issues, and the strategic implications of satellite navigation systems. The future directions of autonomous aircraft and the role drones play in satellite navigation networks are also evaluated. Moreover, the industry's strengths and weaknesses are discussed, as well as reviews of all the various national systems now being deployed. The motivation behind the proliferation of these systems, in this book, evaluates the overall societal and ethical issues of these invisible yet pervasive parts of our modern digital world.
Contents
1 Introduction to Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Satellite Systems
2 Doppler Satellite Positioning, Telemetry and Data Systems
3 Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) and Current National PNT Systems
4 Aided and Augmentation Systems: Differential GPS, Pseudolites, Ground-Based Augmentation Systems, and Space-Based Augmentation Systems
5 Applications of PNT Systems
6 PNT Markets, Market Trends, and Major Players
7 National and International Governmental Policy Issues PNT Frequencies, Overlap, and Spectrum Issues
8 A Curious Narrative of the Origins and the Current State of PNT
9 PNT on Other Worlds, and Our World Beyond PNT
10 Top Ten Things to Know About Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
Selected Bibliography