GPS for everyone: how the global positioning system can work for you

"Larijani, L. Casey."

GPS for everyone: how the global positioning system can work for you L. Casey Larijani. - New York "American Interface Corp.," 1998 - 359 pages illustrations 23 cm

"In a few yearsÂ’ time, GPS receiving devices will be as ubiquitous as cell phones are today. This plain English guide contains a full glossary with over 500 terms; a full bibliographic reference; and appendices on the history of navigation, time and technology, triangulation, and vendors. Beginning with the basics such as GPS satellites and signals, this book also discusses the popular uses of GPS such as devices for transportation. Also included are the technical uses for GPS such as defense, cartography, and surveying as well as costs and worldwide commercial opportunities."


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"Geography, Anthropology, Recreation- Global Positioning System."