New Series of Books on New Technologies in Engineering Construction - Application of GPS in Construction Engineering

Author: Zhang Xiqian et al
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Publishing Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book systematically elaborates on the basic theories, technologies, and methods of GPS application in construction engineering, emphasizing the practical application of theory and reflecting the latest research achievements of GPS in civil engineering. The book is divided into eight chapters, covering the following content: the latest developments in GPS technology and its current status and prospects for application in civil engineering; the fundamentals of GPS satellite positioning and the basic principles of positioning; technical design, organization and implementation, operational methods, data processing, result quality, and error analysis of GPS application in construction; detailed introduction of GPS application achievements such as measurement base transfer, solar-induced deformation observation, and dynamic characteristic determination, combined with examples of large-scale construction projects.