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Springer handbook of global navigation satellite systems
Teunissen P., Montenbruck O., Springer International Publishing, New York, NY, 2017. 1327 pp. Type: Book (978-3-319429-26-7)
Date Reviewed: Apr 12 2018

Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) are the topic of this book. It presents foundational mathematics used in various operations related to GNSS. It describes major existing GNSS systems in the world, and various GNSS-related organizations, in addition to wide-ranging applications, including those based on positioning, navigation, and signal sensing.

The book is organized into Parts A through G, spanning 41 chapters. Part A is on the principles of GNSS. Chapter 1 introduces topics related to GNSS, and recognizes three components of GNSS: the space segment, the control segment, and the user segment. It gives references to other chapters for details on the topics. Chapter 2 introduces time and space related to GNSS, including the celestial reference system used by GNSS. Chapter 3 introduces the orbits of satellites and models of motion computations of the satellites. Chapter 4 introduces signals and modulation schemes of the signals from the satellites. Chapter 5 introduces various types of clocks used in GNSS. Chapter 6 introduces atmospheric aspects of the signals from satellites.

Part B is on existing GNSSs worldwide. Chapter 7 details the three components of GNSS. Chapters 8 through 11 describe GNSSs including GLONASS developed by the Russian Federation, Galileo developed in Europe, BDS systems developed in China, QZSS developed in Japan, and IRNSS developed in India. All of the systems are analyzed with respect to their components and performance. The regional nature of QZSS and IRNSS is also described. Chapter 12 describes many systems surrounding GNSS for improving utility and performance.

Part C is on signal receiving from the GNSS satellites. Chapter 13 is a general introduction to types of receivers used for receiving GNSS signals. Chapter 14 is on processing these signals, including acquisition, tracking, and modulation. Chapters 15 and 16 discuss problems of multipath signals and interference in signals. Chapter 17 presents general characteristics of antennas of GNSSs, and chapter 18 describes various simulations for testing the receivers.

Part D is on models. Chapter 19 revisits the observation equations adding more details. Chapter 20 describes the combination of observation equations for single satellite and single receiver observations. Later, it describes the combination of multiple satellites and multiple receiver observations. Chapter 21 is on different types of positioning models. Chapter 22 describes the least square estimation technique. Chapter 23 is on ambiguity resolution. Chapter 24 describes model validation and testing procedures.

Part E is on positioning techniques and navigating applications. Chapter 25 describes the technique known as precise point positioning. Chapter 26 describes the differential positioning technique, while chapter 27 is on spatial orientation determination and estimation through GNSS. Chapter 28 discusses the integration of GNSS with inertial sensors such as gyroscopes and accelerometers. Chapter 29 describes land- and sea-based navigational applications of GNSS. Chapters 30 and 31 are on aviation applications, and chapter 32 is on space applications.

Part F is on GNSS applications in surveying, geodesy, and related areas. Chapter 33 describes the organization called International GNSS Service and the services provided by the organization. Chapter 34 describes estimation strategies for orbits and clock-related products. Chapter 35 describes geodesic, land, engineering, and hydrographic surveying applications of GNSS. Chapter 36 describes the Global Geodetic Observing System. Chapter 37 describes geodynamics applications related to earthquakes and volcanoes.

Part G is on applications related to remote sensing and time. Chapter 38 describes atmospheric monitoring and weather prediction. Chapter 39 describes ionospheric monitoring applications including global ionosphere maps, tomography, and space weather. Chapter 40 is on GNSS reflectometry applications including sea surface applications. Chapter 41 describes GNSS time transfer techniques.

The book can be used as a textbook and reference book in communication engineering courses at the undergraduate to doctorate levels. For general readers, Parts A and B, later chapters of Part E, Part F, and Part G can be interesting. The book begins with a simple geometric determination of a point at the intersection of three circles. Later, it provides a huge amount of mathematical details related to GNSS. GNSS-related computer program developers can use it as a good reference book.

Reviewer:  Maulik A. Dave Review #: CR145970 (1807-0352)
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