This book provides a comprehensive and extensive description of the Beidou global navigation and positioning satellite system. Readers are first introduced to the fundamental and theoretical knowledge of a radio positioning satellite system, including fundamental concepts, basic principles, engineering design, integrity and security, and user equipment technology. The author then presents the design guidelines for radio navigation satellite systems, including performance requirements, system design, operation control system design, satellite navigation payload design, user equipment design, application examples, and performance testing. The book provides a unique perspective on the Beidou system.
Highlights the technical features and broad application prospects of navigation, positioning and short message communication of the Beidou satellite system
Enhances understanding of the fundamentals and theories of radio navigation and positioning satellite systems
Offers practical guidelines on the design and construction of satellite systems
GNSS Systems and Engineering: The Chinese Beidou Navigation and Position Location Satellite is a valuable reference text written by a senior engineer. It is intended for graduate students, researchers and engineers working on navigation and positioning satellite systems.