Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division has released a third edition update to their reference book titled “An Introduction to GNSS: A primer in using Global Navigation Satellite Systems for positioning and autonomy.”
Written by industry experts at Hexagon, the third edition includes updates to the various GNSS constellations (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and more), recent technology advancements to enhance positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) accuracy, and a new chapter on the growing field of automotive autonomy.
With easy-to-read descriptions and illustrations of how GNSS signals and information are used for PNT, the types of equipment required, sources of error and correction techniques, and threats and mitigation solutions, this book provides the reader with a solid foundation of GNSS fundamentals. The book also includes how GNSS is combined with other sensor technologies, such as inertial navigation systems (INS), laser (LiDAR), sound (radar) and vision (cameras) to enable autonomy.
This book provides readers with the basic concepts behind GNSS and how they enable autonomy including real-life applications across transportation, agriculture, mining, marine, unmanned vehicles, defence, survey and more. Since our first edition over a decade ago, our goal has been to provide a valuable resource for industry professionals and students alike.”
Neil Gerein, VP marketing for Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division
During both my forays into space, I relied upon positioning and automation technologies to complete my missions. GNSS are at the heart of answering the questions: where am I and how do I get to my destination, and this book shows how answering these questions will help create a sustainable future.”
Dr. Robert Thirsk, renowned Canadian astronaut, doctor and engineer
“An Introduction to GNSS” is available as both an eBook and for purchase on Amazon as a paperback.
