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Linear Algebra, Geodesy, and Gps | 
| Author: K. Borre Gilbert Strang
Publisher: Wellesley College
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 683376
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 624
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7 x 1.3
ISBN: 0961408863
Dewey Decimal Number: 526.1015125
EAN: 9780961408862
ASIN: 0961408863
Publication Date: October 1, 1997
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Product Description
Linear Algebra, Geodesy and GPS discusses algorithms, generally expressed in MATLAB, for geodesy and global positioning. Three parts cover basic linear algebra, the application to the (linear and also nonlinear) science of measurement, and the GPS system and its applications. This book has many strengths. It offers a variety of points of view. It is complete, helpful, and you may find an explanation that appeals to you. .A popular article from (June 1997) "The Mathematics of GPS" is included as an introduction. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. Part I: Linear Algebra. Chapter 1: Vectors and Matrices; Chapter 2: Solving Linear Equations; Chapter 3: Vector Spaces and Subspaces; Chapter 4: Orthogonality; Chapter 5: Determinants; Chapter 6: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors; Chapter 7: Linear Transformations. Part II: Geodesy. Chapter 8: Leveling Networks; Chapter 9: Random Variables and Covariance Matrices; Chapter 10: Nonlinear Problems; Chapter 11: Linear Algebra for Weighted Least Squares; Chapter 12: Constraints for Singular Normal Equations; Chapter 13: Problems with Explicit Solutions. Part III: Global Positioning System (GPS). Chapter 14: Global Positioning System; Chapter 15: Processing of GPS Data; Chapter 16: Random Processes; Chapter 17: Kalman Filters.
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strang interprets the meaning of the math August 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am an engineer with an interest in math.
What strikes me about Gilbert Strang's writing on math is the running commentary he provides on what the math means. When introducing the concept of a vector, for example, he points out that vectors a result of the insight that "you can't add apples to oranges."
He is very strong on visualizing what is going in his proofs and spends many pages pointing out interpretative details that are simple to explain to a reader but hard for a reader to figure out on their own. Those details are rarely found in other math books. I think part of the problem is that most math books are written for people who have a natural talent for math and few are written for technically oriented people that are interested but not especially talented.
It is a shame that his style of writing is not more commonly found in math books.
Strang and Borre's 'LINEAR ALGEBRA, GEODESY AND GPS' January 19, 2000
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
This is an interesting, gently accelerating and useful book on geodesy and GPS that concentrates on space geodetic concepts and algorithms and on the underlying linear algebra. It uses MATLAB, the language of choice for many numerical linear algebraists, to provide sample codes. Many of these codes are of practical utility. This book combines Strang's applied math focus and inimitable writing style (I love it) with Borre's extensive knowledge of physical and geometrical geodesy. Highly recommended!
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