Ceruzzi, Paul E.
GPS (GPS)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262535953
- author:
- Ceruzzi, Paul E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 12.7 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Travel, General, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
GPS: A History of the Global Positioning System By Paul E. Ceruzzi The Global Positioning System (GPS) is an invisible piece of our infrastructure, essential to modern life like electric power or clean water. From its origins in military space technology to its widespread use in everyday life, GPS has become ubiquitous. Ceruzzi recounts the development and application of GPS, explaining how it operates worldwide, providing precise time and positioning information from orbiting satellites to receivers on the ground, at sea, and in the air. He also describes the convergence of technological developments that enabled GPS technology, including the microprocessor, the Internet, and cellular telephony. As GPS becomes increasingly important, other countries are building or have already developed their own satellite positioning systems, raising questions about its availability and security. This book provides a concise history of GPS, shedding light on its significance in a rapidly changing world.
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