English | 2025 | ISBN: B0DVX8V86J | Pages: 116 | EPUB | 286.99 KB
"GPS Revolution"
offers a compelling journey through the evolution of satellite navigation technology, tracing its remarkable transformation from a Cold War military innovation to an integral part of modern life. Beginning with the unexpected revelation during Sputnik's 1957 launch that satellites could determine precise Earth locations, the book weaves together technical developments, policy decisions, and societal impacts that have shaped our relationship with global positioning technology.
The narrative expertly balances technical depth with accessibility, exploring how the original network of 24 GPS satellites expanded into today's multi-system environment that includes
GLONASS
and
Galileo
. Through declassified military records and expert interviews, readers discover fascinating insights about the system's development, such as how the removal of selective availability in 2000 dramatically improved civilian GPS accuracy, and how complex mathematical triangulation principles enable meter-level positioning precision.
Gps Revolution
