Introduction to GPS Concepts

04/06/2000


Click here to start


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

Special Bonus Offer!

Author: Geology Department

Email: pmessina@geosun.sjsu.edu

Home Page: http://geosun.sjsu.edu/paula/137/index.html