Satellite Navigation Advances explores how global positioning systems (GPS) and satellite technology are transforming transportation. It highlights how precise location data is now essential for everything from personal navigation to complex logistics.
The book traces the evolution of navigation, from celestial observations to advanced satellite networks like GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo, underlining the technological and geopolitical influences driving the field.
The book argues that innovations in signal processing and data analytics are fundamentally improving positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services. For example, the book will examine how satellite navigation enhances route optimization for trucks, accuracy in shipping lanes, and precision approaches for aviation. It examines specific applications within land, maritime, and air transportation.
It also analyzes data from government agencies and research papers to assess GNSS performance and the impact of atmospheric conditions on signal accuracy. The book uniquely bridges the gap between technical details and practical transportation applications, making it valuable for engineers, scientists, transportation professionals, and policymakers.
Chapters progress from fundamental principles to specific applications, concluding with perspectives on emerging technologies such as low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. It provides a comprehensive overview of satellite navigation while remaining accessible to those seeking to understand the technology underpinning modern navigation systems.
