Global Navigation Satellite Systems: Technologies and Applications

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are a network of satellites that provide accurate position, navigation and timing information to users worldwide. GNSS technology enables precise location tracking by using signals transmitted from satellites to calculate the user's longitude, latitude and altitude, along with synchronized time data. GNSS is integral to a wide range of applications, including Global Positioning Systems (GPS), military operations, aviation, transportation, and disaster management. As a critical tool in modern infrastructure, GNSS has revolutionized navigation, providing reliable, real-time data for both civilian and defense purposes. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of GNSS. It studies, analyzes and upholds the pillars of the field and its utmost significance in modern times. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of GNSS as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.