GeoInformatics has released ‘The GPS Handbook for professional GPS users”. This book is about everything a GPS-user needs to know about GPS and satellite navigation systems.

The book is written because of the growing group of daily GPS-users and a need for information on how to operate with GPS and satellite navigation systems. The author, Huibert-Jan Lekkerkerk is GeoInformatics Editor-in-Chief and has been a part-time instructor in geodesy and positioning in Skiltrade. He has authored a large number of course manuals on surveying, geodesy and positioning.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part is concerned with the general layout of the GPS system, its problems and foremost its practical use. Some background to the system is given, but solely in the light of explaining practical problems. Where necessary, references are made to other parts of the book.

Part 1

Chapter 1:        GPS fundamentals

Chapter 2:        System selection

Chapter 3:        Preparation and planning

Chapter 4:        Operations

Chapter 5:        Processing

Part 2

Chapter 6:        GPS signals

Chapter 7:        Satellite positioning

Chapter 8:        Geodesy

Chapter 9:        Quality Assurance

Part 3

Appendix A     Literature

Appendix B     Mathematics

Appendix C     Radio

Appendix D     Glossary

Appendix E     Parameters and constants

You can order a book here: http://www.geoinformatics.nl/gps-handbook