Global Navigation Satellite Systems：Insights into GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Compass and Others

Bhsatta (computer aided design, Jadavpur U., Kolkata) presents this introductory reference text dealing with Global Navigation Satellite Systems, or GNSS. GNSS systems are widely used for global positioning and weather conditions around the world and their usage is steadily increasing. This text covers the history of GNSS, basic principles and concepts, GNSS constellations, signals, errors and accuracy, satellite geodesy, positioning, GNSS receivers, and more. Also included are instructions for surveying, mapping, and navigation as well as a full glossary and extensive references. This text is intended for students and professionals in geoinformatics. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

B. Bhatta is currently a Course Coordinator in the Computer Aided Design Centre of Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He has more than 13 years of industrial, teaching and research experience in remote sensing, GNSS, and GIS. He has authored many research papers and articles in various journals and magazines. He has also authored several textbooks on Remote Sensing, GIS, GNSS, and CAD. He has been instrumental in initiating a large number of courses on Remote Sensing, GIS, and GNSS to promote Geoinformatics technology.