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Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
1. Introduction to GNSS
2. Fundamental Concepts
3. GNSS System Architecture
4. GNSS Signal Structure and Processing
5. Positioning Principles
6. Major GNSS Constellations
7. Regional Navigation Systems
8. GNSS Error Sources and Mitigation
9. High-Precision GNSS Techniques
10. GNSS Applications
11. GNSS Vulnerabilities and Security
12. Future Developments
GNSS Signal Structure and Processing
Signal Components
Carrier Frequencies
L-Band Frequency Allocation
L1 Frequency Band
L2 Frequency Band
L5 Frequency Band
Additional Frequency Bands
Ranging Codes
Coarse Acquisition (C/A) Code
Precise (P) Code
Y-Code Encryption
Military (M) Code
Civilian Codes
Navigation Data
Ephemeris Parameters
Almanac Information
Clock Correction Data
System Health Status
Ionospheric Parameters
Signal Modulation
Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK)
Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK)
Binary Offset Carrier (BOC)
Multiplexed Binary Offset Carrier (MBOC)
Multiple Access Techniques
Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)
Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
Signal Acquisition and Tracking
Code Phase Search
Carrier Frequency Search
Signal Correlation
Phase Lock Loops
Delay Lock Loops
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