Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents:
Worldwide navigation -- Satellites in the sky -- Stations on Earth -- Receivers in hand -- The future of GPS -- Fast facts -- Stop and think.
Summary:
Introduces GPS technology, describing how the worldwide navigation system was invented, how satellites and ground stations work together, and how the technology is used by the military and civilians.
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