Comprehensive guide to the fundamentals and advanced engineering of the Beidou satellite system * The first book specifically describing the Chinese Beidou timing/navigation system - an increasingly important contributor to the GNSS * Introducing the 'user location information sharing' demands, technologies and development trends * Highlights the technical features and broad application prospects of navigation, positioning and short message communication of the Beidou satellite system * Enhances understanding of the fundamentals and theories of radio navigation and positioning satellite systems * Offers guidelines as to how to implement their design and construction * A comprehensive reference on the subject for those who are doing scientific or engineering research in this area