This chapter provides an overview of vehicle navigation and traffic telematics. A brief history of navigation is followed by an introduction to the various technologies involved. Several aspects are considered, like position fixing and route calculation algorithms. On-board, off-board and hybrid navigation systems are compared with one another, and the interaction between navigation functions and traffic telematics is explained. The authors explore in particular the potential of these technologies in the development of future advanced driver assistance functions. In this context, they provide an overview of the radio broadcasting and mobile communications technologies available for supplying the vehicle with telematics data.
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