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GPS Beginner’s Guide
Contents
Introduction...........................................................................
What.is.GPS?........................................................................
Space Segment .........................................................................
Control Segment .......................................................................
Monitor Stations .........................................................................
Master Control Station (MCS) ..................................................
Ground Antennas .......................................................................
User Segment ............................................................................
How.Does.GPS.Technology.Work?....................................
Who.Uses.GPS?...................................................................
Agriculture................................................................................
Aviation.....................................................................................
Environment.............................................................................
Ground.Transportation............................................................
Marine........................................................................................
Military.......................................................................................
Public.Safety.............................................................................
Rail.............................................................................................
Recreation.................................................................................
Space ........................................................................................
Surveying..................................................................................
Timing........................................................................................
WAAS/EGNOS ..........................................................................
Sources of Errors ......................................................................
Buying.a.GPS.Receiver........................................................
Complementary Navigation Aids ...............................................
?.........................................................
Garmin.Product.Overview...................................................
Avionics .....................................................................................
Marine .......................................................................................
Outdoor .....................................................................................
Mobile Electronics .....................................................................