Table
of Contents
Introduction
Chapter
1: What is GPS?
- The History of GPS
- The Science of GPS
- Satellite Ranging
- Measuring Distance to a Satellite
- Atmospheric Disturbances to the Signals
- Angles Matter
- GPS Segments
- Geodesy
- A Quick Note about Errors
Chapter
2: What is DGPS?
- What is DGPS?
- Random Error
- Intentional Error
- How DGPS Works
Chapter
3: Pathfinder Office Part One
- 5 Phases of GPS Projects
- Mission Planning
- Using Pathfinder Office
- Creating a Data Dictionary
- Quick Plan Utility
Chapter 4: Using
the Trimble Pro-XR/XRS Backpack Unit
- Specifications
- Charging the Batteries and Cabling
- Operating the Data Logger
- Adjusting Settings to the Pro-XR/XRS
- Data Collection with the Pro-XR/XRS
- Using Almanac Files
- Using the Trimble Pro-XR/XRS as a Base Station
Chapter 5: Using the Trimble
GeoExplorer CE
- Specifications
- Charging the Unit
- Assembly
- Basic Overview of Functions
- Transferring the Data Dictionary
- Connecting the Geoexplorer CE to a Computer
- Transferring Files to/from GeoExplorer CE
- Collecting Data
- TerraSync
- Settings
- Collecting Measurements
- Map Menu
- Status Menu
Chapter 6: Pathfinder Office Part Two
- Data Transfer and Manipulation
- Transfer Data
- Combining Files
- Differentially Correcting GPS Data
- Exporting Files
- Closing Comments
Glossary
Appendix 1: GPS on the Internet