Table of Contents
Introduction to GPS Concepts
GPS is an Integrated Network
Control Segment: Components
Space Segment
User Segment
Carriers (Transmission Characteristics)
GPS Signals
Accuracy vs. Precision
GPS Accuracy
Three signals yield a 2D (x,y) fix
Four Signals Yield a 3D (x, y, z) fix
Sources of Error: Noise
Sources of Error: Bias
Sources of Error: Blunders
Geometric Dilution of Precision
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