Fundamentals of Global Positioning System Receivers

All the expert guidance you need to understand, build, and operate GPS receivers The Second Edition of this acclaimed publication enables readers to understand and apply the complex operation principles of global positioning system (GPS) receivers. Although GPS receivers are widely used in everyday life to aid in positioning and navigation, this is the only text that is devoted to complete coverage of their operation principles. The author, one of the foremost authorities in the GPS field, presents the material from a software receiver viewpoint, an approach that helps readers better understand operation and that reflects the forecasted integration of GPS receivers into such everyday devices as cellular telephones. Concentrating on civilian C/A code, the book provides the tools and information needed to understand and exploit all aspects of receiver technology as well as relevant navigation schemes: Overview of GPS basics and the constellation of satellites that comprise the GPS system Detailed examination of GPS signal structure, acquisition, and tracking Step-by-step presentation of the mathematical formulas for calculating a user's position Demonstration of the use of computer programs to run key equations Instructions for developing hardware to collect digitized data for a software GPS receiver Complete chapter demonstrating a GPS receiver following a signal flow to determine a user's position The Second Edition of this highly acclaimed text has been greatly expanded, including three new chapters: Acquisition of weak signals Tracking of weak signals GPS receiver related subjects Following the author's expert guidance and easy-to-follow style, engineers and scientists learn all that is needed to understand, build, and operate GPS receivers. The book's logical flow from basic concepts to applications makes it an excellent textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering, wireless communications, and computer science.

All the expert guidance you need to understand, build, andoperate GPS receiversThe Second Edition of this acclaimed publication enablesreaders to understand and apply the complex operation principles ofglobal positioning system (GPS) receivers. Although GPS receiversare widely used in everyday life to aid in positioning andnavigation, this is the only text that is devoted to completecoverage of their operation principles. The author, one of theforemost authorities in the GPS field, presents the material from asoftware receiver viewpoint, an approach that helps readers betterunderstand operation and that reflects the forecasted integrationof GPS receivers into such everyday devices as cellular telephones.Concentrating on civilian C/A code, the book provides the tools andinformation needed to understand and exploit all aspects ofreceiver technology as well as relevant navigation schemes:* Overview of GPS basics and the constellation of satellites thatcomprise the GPS system* Detailed examination of GPS signal structure, acquisition, andtracking* Step-by-step presentation of the mathematical formulas forcalculating a user's position* Demonstration of the use of computer programs to run keyequations* Instructions for developing hardware to collect digitized datafor a software GPS receiver* Complete chapter demonstrating a GPS receiver following asignal flow to determine a user's positionThe Second Edition of this highly acclaimed text has beengreatly expanded, including three new chapters:* Acquisition of weak signals* Tracking of weak signals* GPS receiver related subjectsFollowing the author's expert guidance and easy-to-follow styleengineers and scientists learn all that is needed to understandbuild, and operate GPS receivers. The book's logical flow frombasic concepts to applications makes it an excellent textbook forupper-level undergraduate and graduate students in electricalengineering, wireless communications, and computer science.

Preface.Preface to the First Edition.Chapter 1. Introduction.Chapter 2. Basic GPS Concept.Chapter 3. Satellite Constellation.Chapter 4. Earth-Centered, Earth-Fixed Coordinate System.Chapter 5. GPS C/A Code Signal Structure.Chapter 6. Receiver Hardware Considerations.Chapter 7. Acquisition of GPSb C/A Code Signals.Chapter 8. Tracking GPS Signals.Chapter 9. GPS Software Receivers.Chapter 10. Acquisition of Weak Signals.Chapter 11. Tracking Weak Signals.Chapter 12. GPS Receiver-Related Subjects.Index.