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Essential for understanding how the positions and movements of objects can be measured and used for real-world applications, this guide describes a range of different locating and positioning technologies in terms of features, functions and performance, showing how benefits in specific applications can be realised through smart combinations of technology.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction to location; 2. Coordinate systems; 3. Satellite positioning (GNSS); 4. Radiolocation technologies; 5. Inertial navigation; 6. Other techniques and hybrid systems; 7. Techniques and performance; 8. When things go wrong; 9. Location based services and applications; 10. A brief look at the future.

Essentials of Positioning and Location Technology

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 18/04/2013
      ISBN13: 9781107006218, 978-1107006218
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      Book Synopsis
      Essential for understanding how the positions and movements of objects can be measured and used for real-world applications, this guide describes a range of different locating and positioning technologies in terms of features, functions and performance, showing how benefits in specific applications can be realised through smart combinations of technology.

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction to location; 2. Coordinate systems; 3. Satellite positioning (GNSS); 4. Radiolocation technologies; 5. Inertial navigation; 6. Other techniques and hybrid systems; 7. Techniques and performance; 8. When things go wrong; 9. Location based services and applications; 10. A brief look at the future.

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