Overview
The world is moving into an era of unprecedented transformation driven by automation and intelligent systems. This future hinges not just on artificial intelligence and machine learning's intelligence but also - fundamentally - on autonomous systems' ability to know where they are and how they are moving with precision, dependably, and continuously. Navigation is the centre of all autonomous platforms. Navigation is that foundational ability whereby a system can be aware of where it is, where it must go, and how to get there safely. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) not only enable navigation but also synchronization of telecommunications networks, electricity distribution and financial transactions, and constitute a central infrastructure of the digital age. GNSS-Enabled Autonomous Navigation: Principles, technologies and challenges begins with an exposition of GNSS fundamentals, including satellite positioning concepts, signal structures, error sources, and system quality indicators - accuracy, integrity, continuity, and availability. It then presents an introduction to the augmentation and improvement methods that enhance GNSS capabilities to meet requirements for autonomous applications. The unifying theme of this book is the application of GNSS in the development of autonomous systems in various spheres. Chapters cover the role of GNSS in the development of autonomous ground vehicles, improving maritime navigation, aviation systems, robotics, and agricultural technology. By bringing together theory and vision for the future, the book is aiming to provide researchers, engineers, and students with a comprehensive understanding of how GNSS is the key to autonomous navigation system development. The book brings to fore that the path towards full autonomy will be based on the complete convergence of navigation, communication, and intelligent decision-making technologies.
Full Product Details
Author: Samieh Alissa (Head of Navigation, Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA), Sweden)
Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology
Imprint: Institution of Engineering and Technology
ISBN: 9781837245321
ISBN 10: 1837245320
Pages: 350
Publication Date: 30 April 2026
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
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Author Information
Samieh Alissa is head of navigation at the Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA). He holds a PhD in Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) and has over a decade of experience as a lecturer in radionavigation systems. Dr Samieh Alissa serves as a member of the European Commission's Space Programme Committee - Galileo and EGNOS Configuration (SPC-GEC) and represents Sweden on ESA's Programme Board for Navigation (PB-NAV). His technical expertise spans Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), with significant contributions in Network RTK, RTCM Standards 104 and 134, and autonomous navigation. He has authored numerous publications and research papers presented at international conferences, including ION GNSS+. His career bridges academia, industry, and government, with a consistent focus on advancing high-precision GNSS, SBAS, and next-generation autonomous navigation technologies - always with a strong emphasis on safety-critical applications and the integrity of real-world operational systems.
