Global Positioning System (GPS): The Road Ahead

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Introduction to Global Positioning System

• 2.1 An Overview of the GPS Technology
  • 2.1.1 Consumer/Retail
  • 2.1.2 Military
  • 2.1.3 Fleet-Management Systems.
  • 2.1.4 Telecommunication Sector
  • 2.1.5 Marine Development
  • 2.1.6 Aircraft Navigating Services
  • 2.1.7 In-vehicle Navigation and Traffic Management
  • 2.1.8 Agriculture and Surveying
  • 2.1.9 Space Application
• 2.2 Differential GPS (DGPS) Techniques and Application
  • 2.2.1 Differential Code-Phase Navigation
  • 2.2.2 Differential Carrier-Phase Surveying
  • 2.2.3 Common-Mode Time Transfer
• 2.3 Positioning Techniques and Methods
  • 2.3.1 GPS Technology Evolution
  • 2.3.2 GPS Augmentations
  • 2.3.3 Local Differential Stations
  • 2.3.4 Radiobeacon Networks
  • 2.3.5 Commercial Differential GPS Networks
  • 2.3.6 Local Area Kinematic Broadcast Systems
• 2.4 Limitations of Basic GPS Technology
• 2.5 Future Outlook

3. Global Positioning Services - Industry Insight

• 3.1 Regional Market Developments & Opportunities
  • 3.1.1 North America
  • 3.1.2 Asia-Pacific
  • 3.1.3 Europe
  • 3.1.4 Other Participants
• 3.2 GPS Markets and Revenue Share
  • 3.2.1 Fleet Management Market
  • 3.2.2 Aircraft Navigation Industry
  • 3.2.3 In-vehicle Navigation and Traffic Management Market
  • 3.2.4 Agriculture and Surveying Sector
  • 3.2.5 Space Commerce Market
  • 3.2.6 Leisure and Entertainment Market
• 3.3 Overall Market Growth and Future Prospects

4. Components of GPS

• 4.1 Ground Segment/Ground Stations
• 4.2 Space Segment
  • 4.2.1 Block I Satellites
  • 4.2.2 Block II Satellites
    • 4.2.2.1 Block IIA Satellite
    • 4.2.2.2 Block IIR Satellite
    • 4.2.2.3 Block IIF Satellite
• 4.3 User Segment
  • 4.3.1 Sequential Receivers
  • 4.3.2 Continuous Receivers
  • 4.3.3 Multiplex Receivers
• 4.4 Augmentation and Upgrades in GPS

5. GPS Alternatives

• 5.1 Galileo (European Union)
• 5.2 GLONASS (Russia)

6. Government Initiative and Funding Policies

7. Barriers to the Entry of GPS Competitors

8. Company Profiles

• 8.1 Allen Instruments & Supplies
• 8.2 Argo Navigation Inc
• 8.3 CSI Wireless Inc.
• 8.4 NovAtel Inc.
• 8.5 Pacific Crest Corporation
• 8.6 Spirent

9. GPS - Reigniting PDA Market Demand

10. Vendor Profiles

• 10.1 Software and GPS Solution Vendors
  • 10.1.1 ALK Technologies, Inc.
  • 10.1.2 Microsoft MapPoint
  • 10.1.3 NAVIGON GmbH
  • 10.1.4 Pharos Science & Applications, Inc.
  • 10.1.5 Route 66 Geographic Information Systems B.V.
  • 10.1.6 TeleType Company, Inc.
  • 10.1.7 TomTom
  • 10.1.8 ViaMichelin
  • 10.1.9 Wayfinder Systems
  • 10.1.10 Webraska
• 10.2 GPS Device Vendors
  • 10.2.1 Garmin
  • 10.2.2 Lowrance Electronics
  • 10.2.3 Magellan
  • 10.2.4 Navman
  • 10.2.5 PalmOne

List of Figures:

• Figure 2-1: Functioning Mechanism of GPS Satellites and its Transmission
• Figure 2-2: Consumer Preferences for Fleet Management Integration leading to reduction in Cost Processes (%)
• Figure 2-3: Usage of GPS Devices in In-vehicle Management (Worldwide and Major Market), 2005
• Figure 2-4: GPS Technology Curve
• Figure 2-5: GPS Business Growth by Product (1998-2003)
• Figure 3-1: Share of World Serviceable Market by Product Category (%), 2003 & 2008
• Figure 3-2: Global GPS Market Excluding Space Industry by Region, Market Share & Sector (%)
• Figure 3-3: Commercial Applications dominate the GPS Market (%)
• Figure 3-4: GPS Sales by Geographical Regions (%)
• Figure 3-5: GPS Hardware Sales in Europe and Non-European Countries ($ Billion), 2000-2006e
• Figure 3-6: Forecast of Global Market for FMS, 2006
• Figure 3-7: Latin America - Forecast of FMS Market Share (%) by Penetration
• Figure 3-8: Distribution of GPS Control Systems for In-vehicle Management and Traffic Management by Regions (2003, 2006 & 2011)
• Figure 3-9: Market Penetration of GPS Agricultural and Surveying Tools Worldwide (%)
• Figure 3-10: Usage of Satellite Communication (2002 & 2004)
• Figure 3-11: Worldwide GPS Equipment Revenue Forecast (2006-2008)
• Figure 4-1: Location of GPS Ground Stations

List of Tables:

• Table 2-1: Savings in Fleets per Annum (US $)
• Table 3-1: Navigation and Category I Landing Guidance Performance Requirements (%, metres, seconds & hours)
• Table 4-1: GPS Block I Satellites - Technical Specifications
• Table 4-2: GPS Block II Satellites - Technical Specifications
• Table 4-3: GPS Block IIA Satellites - Technical Specifications
• Table 4-4: GPS Block IIR Satellites - Technical Specifications
• Table 4-5: GPS Block IIF Satellites - Technical Specifications
• Table 5-1: Galileo - Benefits to Producers, 2020
• Table 5-2: GLONASS Constellation Specification and Details
• Table 5-3: GLONASS - Technical Specifications