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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