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Patrick asked for information about the book "Navigation", (2003) by B. 
Hofmass- Wellnhof et al, as follows-

"My interest in celestial navigation is part of a philosophical interest in
the concept of navigation very broadly conceived.  I came across the book
(see below) that, f it does what the publisher says it does, would be very
useful to me.  But it is pricey and I have no independent information about
it.  I was wondering if anyone of you had knowledge of this book and could
give me a quick review."

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Here, I have to state that I haven't read, or seen, the book that Patrick 
is interested in.

If he makes his way to the following web address-
http://www.amazon.com/Navigation-B-Hofmann-Wellenhof/dp/3211008284/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_3#reader_3211008284
that will take him to the book's foreword and contents-list, which should 
tell him a bit more.

As Patrick will realise, the subject of navigation has been turned on its 
head in the last 30 years or so, in that the traditional methods that 
interest this list have been superceded by electronic technology. The 
authors of this volume appears to relate entirely to this modern 
background, as indeed will be the case with most contemporary works about 
navigation. They seem to be Austrian geodesists from University of Graz. A 
landlocked country, as Austria is, would not be expected to reflect any 
great maritime tradition, though that was not the case with the 
Austro-Hungarian Empire of a couple of centuries ago.

If the historical side of navigation is of interest, there's only a 10-page 
chapter on that topic, written by Herbert Lichtenegger, a name that's 
unfamiliar to me in terms of maritime history.

If Patrick defines his interests in navigational reading a bit more 
closely, this list may well be able to point him in a better direction (or 
more likely, if I know this list, in several contradictory directions).

George.

contact George Huxtable, at  george{at}hux.me.uk
or at +44 1865 820222 (from UK, 01865 820222)
or at 1 Sandy Lane, Southmoor, Abingdon, Oxon OX13 5HX, UK.


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*Product Description*

Global navigation satellite systems like GPS or the future European Galileo
are influencing the world of navigation tremendously. Today, everybody is
concerned with navigation even if unaware of this fact. Therefore, the
interest in navigation is increasing. This book provides an encyclopedic
view of navigation. Fundamental elements are presented for a better
understanding of the techniques, methods, and systems used in positioning
and guidance. The book is divided into three parts. Besides a historical
review and maps, the first part covers mathematical and physical
fundamentals. The second part treats the methods of positioning including
terrestrial, celestial, satellite-based, inertial, image-based, and
integrated navigation. Routing and guidance are the main topics of the 
third
part. Applications on land, at sea, and in the air are considered. The book
is designed for students, teachers, and people interested in entering the
complex world of navigation.
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*Product Details*

   - *Paperback:* 420 pages
   - *Publisher:* Springer; 1 edition (October 2, 2003)
   - *ISBN-10:* 3211008284
   - *ISBN-13:* 978-3211008287



Best regards,
Patrick
-- 
Dr. Patrick Goold
Department of Philosophy
Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, VA 23502
757 455 3357
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