Description
Fundamental theory and applications of radio navigation with the Global Positioning System GPS. Satellite orbit theory, GPS signal structure and theory, point positioning with pseudoranges and carrier phases, selective availability, dilution of precision, differential GPS, atmospheric effect on GPS signals.
Why take this course?
The Global Positioning System GPS is one of the most powerful modern technologies. Civilian applications of GPS are rapidly growing and these applications will revolutionize our society in the near future. Many opportunities exist in industry and government agencies for engineers with background and formal training in GPS theory and design. This course will provide students with a firm background in the fundamentals of GPS theory and design. The course has a required weekly laboratory component which will provide students with hands on experience through laboratory experience and a design project.
Capstone Technical Elective for EE; Technical Elective for CPE
Prerequisites
C- or better in 2014, 3106 or AOE 4134
3106 or AOE 4134: Provide fundamental backgrounds into the electromagnetic radiation and physical positioning of GPS satellites. The instructor may make judgement of adequate background on an individual basis to be able to meet the needs of the diverse nature of students that take the course.
