MATLAB: Handle Large GPS Data Sets Easily

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In summary, to analyze a large set of GPS measurement data in MATLAB, you can transfer the list of data into the editor as an array using the command A = [value1 value2 value3 ...valueN]. If the data is in a separate file, you can use the command A = dlmread('filename') to import it into MATLAB for analysis. Alternatively, if you have an editor that allows you to append a space and three dots ' ...' at the end of every line of data, you can directly copy the data into an existing array in the array view.
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I have to analyze a large set of GPS measurement data in MATLAB but when i transfer the list of data in the editor like:

8374847.323
8374827.545
8374863.565
8374831.775
8374889.923
8374872.112
...

How do I put it in a array

A= [value1 value2 value3 ...valueN]?
 
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Did you check http://de.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_prog/create-numeric-arrays.html?
 
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mfb said:
Did you check http://de.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_prog/create-numeric-arrays.html?

No, niether dos it look very helpful

I tried A=dataset('File','filename') but it didn't work.
 
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The example B = [12, 62, 93, -8, 22; 16, 2, 87, 43, 91; -4, 17, -72, 95, 6] should work.
I don't know the source data format. You can also try to directly copy it into an existing array in the array view.
 
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If you have an editor that let's you append a space and three dots ' ...' at the end of every line of data, that is how you can separate the data and continue the MATLAB statement to the next line. So you want something like:

A = [ ...
8374847.323 ...
8374827.545 ...
8374863.565 ...
.
.
.
8374872.112 ...
];
 

1. How can MATLAB handle large GPS data sets efficiently?

MATLAB has built-in functions and tools specifically designed for handling large data sets. It also utilizes parallel computing and memory management techniques to optimize data processing and analysis.

2. Can I import GPS data from different file formats into MATLAB?

Yes, MATLAB supports various file formats such as CSV, TXT, and XLSX for importing GPS data. It also has functions for converting data from one format to another.

3. Is it possible to visualize large GPS data sets in MATLAB?

Yes, MATLAB has powerful visualization tools that can handle large data sets. It also provides options for customizing plots and graphs to suit specific data analysis needs.

4. Can I perform statistical analysis on large GPS data sets in MATLAB?

Yes, MATLAB has a wide range of statistical functions and tools that can handle large data sets. These include descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis.

5. Is there a limit to the size of GPS data sets that can be processed in MATLAB?

The limit to the size of data sets that can be processed in MATLAB depends on the available memory and computing resources of the system. However, with proper memory management and parallel computing techniques, MATLAB can handle extremely large data sets efficiently.

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