Guidelines for the Application of GPS Positioning
Title | Guidelines for the Application of GPS Positioning PDF eBook |
Author | Canada. Ecosystem Sciences and Evaluation Directorate |
Publisher | Geodetic Survey Divison, Canada Centre for Surveying |
Pages | 126 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Transportation |
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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based radio-navigation system established by the United States Department of Defense for military positioning applications that as a by-product has been made available to the civilian community. These guidelines provide professionals working the field of water resources with the background and procedural information needed to effectively apply GPS technology to enhance the value of their field measurements and increase productivity. The guide explains the fundamentals of GPS, basic positioning concepts, positioning techniques, and procedures for the application of GPS.
The Global Positioning System
Title | The Global Positioning System PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 1995-05-31 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309176441 |
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.
Applications of GPS for Surveying and Other Positioning Needs in Departments of Transportation
Title | Applications of GPS for Surveying and Other Positioning Needs in Departments of Transportation PDF eBook |
Author | Robert J. Czerniak |
Publisher | Transportation Research Board |
Pages | 56 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 9780309061162 |
This synthesis will be of interest to both administrative and technical personnel in departments of transportation (DOTs), especially in the areas of surveying, mapping, transportation planning, environmental impact assessment, design, construction control, maintenance, operations, vehicle location, and other functions that require accurate location data. This report will be useful for intermodal transportation analyses and for measurement and positioning data for inventories and geographic information systems (GIS). It can also be useful to suppliers and developers of Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment. This report of the Transportation Research Board presents a description of GPS, the major components, basic geodesy principles, how GPS functions, and how it can be applicable to the data and analysis requirements of transportation agencies. The anticipated cost effectiveness of GPS in terms of personnel, equipment, and time as related to the improved accuracies to be derived from GPS applications are described. Current and more advanced applications of GPS by DOTs to different transportation modes are presented. The report also includes a glossary of terms and a listing of GPS information sources.
GPS Positioning Guide
Title | GPS Positioning Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Geomatics Canada |
Publisher | The Division |
Pages | 50 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Artificial satellites in navigation |
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The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio-navigation system established for military uses, which as a byproduct has been made available to the civilian community. The system can be used to achieve position accuracies ranging from 100 meters down to a few millimeters, depending on the equipment used and procedures followed. It is thus important for system users to understand what techniques are required to achieve desired accuracies with minimal cost and complexity. These guidelines contain four main parts geared toward achieving that objectives. They explain the fundamentals of global positioning, describe positioning techniques, and discuss procedures for application of the system. General considerations and procedures common to almost any positioning project are presented, along with special considerations which must be made when determining elevations. The appendices include a glossary and a guide to information sources.
Global Positioning System
Title | Global Positioning System PDF eBook |
Author | Bradford W. Parkinson |
Publisher | AIAA |
Pages | 830 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Artificial satellites in navigation |
ISBN | 9781600864193 |
Guidelines for Using Global Positioning System Equipment for IFR en Route and Terminal Operations and for Nonprecision Instrument Approaches in the U.S. National Airspace System
Title | Guidelines for Using Global Positioning System Equipment for IFR en Route and Terminal Operations and for Nonprecision Instrument Approaches in the U.S. National Airspace System PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Federal Aviation Administration |
Publisher | |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Global Positioning System |
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Guidelines for the Use of GPS in Surveying and Mapping
Title | Guidelines for the Use of GPS in Surveying and Mapping PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 99 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Artificial satellites in surveying |
ISBN | 9781842190937 |
This guidance note provides surveyors with a set of practical guidelines which can be used when undertaking any survey that includes Global Positioning System (GPS) techniques.