Satellite Geodesy: Foundations, Methods, Applications (2003)(2nd)(en)(550s)

Gunter Seeber9783110175493, 3-11-017549-5

This revised text covers the entire field of satellite geodesy. Basic chapters on reference systems, time, signal propogation and satellite orbits are updated. All currently important observation methods are included and also all newly launched satellites of interest to geodesy. Particular emphasis is given to the current status of the Global Positioning System (GPS), which covers about one third of the book. A new chapter on Differential GPS and active GPS reference networks is included. The GPS modernization plans, GLONASS, the forthcoming European system GALILEO, modern developments in GPS data analysis, error modelling, precise real time methods and ambiguity resolution are dealt with in detail. New satellite laser ranging missions, new altimetry missions (e.g. TOPEC/Poseidon, ERS-1/2, GFO, JASON), and new and forthcoming gravity field missions (CHAMP, GRACE, GOCE) are also considered. The book serves as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a reference for professionals and scientists in the field of engineering and geosciences such as geodesy, surveying, geo-information, navigation, geophysics and oceanography.

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Table of contents :
Preface……Page 7
Contents……Page 8
Abbreviations……Page 16
1 Introduction……Page 20
2 Fundamentals……Page 30
3 Satellite Orbital Motion……Page 81
4 Basic Observation Concepts and SatellitesUsed in Geodesy……Page 155
5 Optical Methods for the Determinationof Directions……Page 181
6 Doppler Techniques……Page 201
7 The Global Positioning System (GPS)……Page 231
8 Laser Ranging……Page 423
9 Satellite Altimetry……Page 462
10 Gravity Field Missions……Page 489
11 Related Space Techniques……Page 505
12 Overview and Applications……Page 525
Bibliography……Page 558
Index……Page 594