Holy Name University Library

Normal view MARC view ISBD view

Global positioning systems [electronic resource] / by Laurie Collier Hillstrom.

By: Hillstrom, Laurie Collier, 1965-.
Contributor(s): Gale (Firm).
Series: Gale eBooks.Technology 360: Publisher: Detroit, Mich. : Lucent Books, c2011Description: 1 online resource (96 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.).ISBN: 9781420506013 (electronic book).Subject(s): Global Positioning SystemAdditional physical formats: Print version:: Global positioning systems.DDC classification: 910.285 Online resources: Available via Gale eBooks. Click here to access
Contents:
ch 1. A brief history of navigation systems -- ch. 2. how the global positioning system works -- ch. 3. Uses of global positioning system technology -- ch. 4. Impact of global positioning system technology -- ch. 5. Future uses and advancements of the global positioning system.
Summary: Explores the technological impact of devices such as cell phones, portable music players, and online social networks. This volume focuses on global positioning systems in detail, tracing the history and scientific breakthroughs leading to its creation.
No physical items for this record

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ch 1. A brief history of navigation systems -- ch. 2. how the global positioning system works -- ch. 3. Uses of global positioning system technology -- ch. 4. Impact of global positioning system technology -- ch. 5. Future uses and advancements of the global positioning system.

Explores the technological impact of devices such as cell phones, portable music players, and online social networks. This volume focuses on global positioning systems in detail, tracing the history and scientific breakthroughs leading to its creation.

Description based on print version record.

There are no comments for this item.

Log in to your account to post a comment.
Close