Autonomy & Positioning division

Authored by experts

“During both my forays into space, I relied upon positioning and automation technologies to complete my missions. GNSS are at the heart of answering the questions: where am I and how do I get to my destination, and this book shows how answering these questions will help create a sustainable future.”

Dr. Robert Thirsk
Renowned Canadian astronaut, doctor and engineer

Learn about GNSS from the industry experts. This book is a guide for non-geomatics experts who want to better understand how positioning and autonomy are enabled by GNSS. You'll finish this book with a solid understanding of GNSS fundamentals thanks to easy-to-read descriptions and illustrations of how the satellite signals and information are used.

“This book provides readers with the basic concepts behind GNSS and how they enable autonomy including real-life applications across transportation, agriculture, mining, marine, unmanned vehicles, defence, survey and more. Since our first edition over a decade ago, our goal has been to provide a valuable resource for industry professionals and students alike.”

Neil Gerein, VP of marketing for Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division

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