GNSS markets and applications / Len Jacobson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jacobson, Len.

Series:

GNSS technology and applications series.

GNSS technology and applications series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Artificial satellites in navigation.

Geographic information systems.

Global Positioning System--Government policy--United States.

Global Positioning System.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (231 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Other Title:

Global Navigation Satellite Systems markets and applications

Place of Publication:

Norwood, MA : Artech House, c2007.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

data file

Summary:

Most known for GPS products, the global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) industry is poised for dramatic growth. Many GNSS business experts are predicting ten-fold growth over the next decade to make GNSS a 00-billion industry. This book provides a detailed, accurate picture the current GNSS marketplace, offering keen insight into future trends. This comprehensive resource provides complete descriptions of all major market segments, highlighting risks and opportunities for growth. Applications have been driving this industry?s expansion, and this book discusses promising new applications.

Contents:

GNSS Markets and Applications; Contents vii; Preface xiii; 1 Introduction 1; 2 A Brief History of Today's GNSS 9; 3 Future GNSS and SBAS 27; 4 GNSS Business and Markets 45; 5 Government Policies for GNSS 63; 6 Future GNSS Markets 95; 7 Air and Space Applications 115; 8 Maritime Applications 129; 9 Land Applications 141; 10 Mapping and Surveying, Geodesy, and Timing Applications 159; 11 Military Applications 173; 12 The GNSS Industry 193; About the Author 207; Index 209.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-59693-043-8

OCLC:

476154931