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.
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.
Topic |
Percentage of Course |
Introduction to GPS and the Plessey GPS Receiver | 5% |
GPS Coordinate and Time Systems and Transformers | 10% |
Kepler Orbit Theory | 20% |
GPS Signal Structure and Theory | 10% |
Point Positioning with Pseudorange Measurements | 10% |
Selective Availability | 10% |
Dilution of Precision | 10% |
Refinements on the Navigation Solution | 10% |
Differential GPS | 10% |
Atmospheric Effects on GPS Signals | 5% |
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