Global Positioning System Receivers and Relativity (Classic Reprint)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2024

1528426150 / 9781528426152

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating intersection of technology and fundamental physics, exploring the crucial role of relativity in the Global Positioning System (GPS). While GPS has become an indispensable tool in our daily lives, few understand the complex scientific principles that underpin its accuracy. The author unravels the mysteries of relativity, explaining how time dilation, gravitational frequency shifts, and the constancy of the speed of light impact GPS signals and receiver calculations. Through clear explanations and practical examples, the book guides readers through the process of applying relativistic corrections to ensure precise positioning and timing. Going beyond the basics, the book delves into advanced topics such as time tagging at receivers and transmitters, and the use of carrier-phase measurements. It clarifies common misconceptions and provides a comprehensive understanding of how relativity is integrated into GPS technology. By illuminating the intricate interplay between science and technology, this book underscores the profound impact of relativity on our modern world, demonstrating how these seemingly abstract concepts are essential for the everyday functioning of a technology we often take for granted. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Titolo
Global Positioning System Receivers and Relativity (Classic Reprint)
Autore
Neil Ashby, Marc Weiss
Editore
Forgotten Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2024
Condizione
New
Tipo di libro
print-on-demand item
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1528426150
ISBN 13
9781528426152
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Physics

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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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