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BA8605

Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS)

Credits 10.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Assignment and Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

Reference systems, Mathematical models for positioning, Cycle slips detection, Ambiguty in phase determination, Multipath effects, Atmospheric delays, Adjustment of mathematical GPS models, Adjustment of Networks, Transformation of GPS results, GPS and Galileo

Learning outcome

The course shall develop knowledge and competences within selected isusses in satellite positioning and the error and biases in system.

Learning methods and activities

The course will be given as conducted self-tuition, with compulsory exercises, and one project which will be evaluated.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignments

Course materials

Hofmann-Wellenhof et al. (2001) GPS, Theory and Practice.
Nahavandchi (2002) GPS.
Kaplan (1996) Understranding GPS.
Leick (2003) GPS satellite surveying.
Recent Articles.

Subject areas

  • Geodesy
  • Geomatics
  • Map subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 2/3
Oppgave
Weighting 1/3

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 2/3
Oppgave
Weighting 1/3

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