340 pgs, 1998, McGraw-Hill
ISBN 978-0070220454

GPS technology and books on it are plentiful. However, long overdue is a book which fills the gap in the scientific literature on GPS (Global Positioning Systems) and INS (inertial Navigation Systems). Written with the undergraduate engineer in mind, examples are included which link concepts with applications.

This book provides the essential theory necessary to explain, analyze and apply a strap-down INS with external aiding. Features include:comprehensive coverage of coordinate frames, Kalman Filtering techniques, attitude determination and differential GPS. Good bibliographic reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Science of Navigation
2. Coordinate Frames and Transformations
3. Systems Concepts
4. Discrete Linear and Nonlinear Kalman Filtering Techniques
5. The Global Positioning System
6. Inertial Navigation
7. Navigation Examples and Case Studies