Satellite orbit motion and Kepler's laws. Description of GPS signal structure and derivation of observables. Characteristics of instrumentation. Analysis of atmospheric, orbital and other random and non-random effects. Derivation of mathematical models used for absolute and differential static and kinematic positioning. Pre-analysis methods and applications. Concept of Kalman filtering applied to kinematic positioning. Ambiguity resolution procedures Overview of other GNSS, GNSS augmentation and high-sensitivity receivers Introduction to inertial navigation.
This course may not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s)
- Geomatics Engineering 363, 401 and 421.
Sections
| LEC 1 | TR 11:00 - 12:15
| | Yang Gao | | |
| Notes: RESTRICTED TO ENGO STUDENTS ONLY. OTHER STUDENTS MUST HAVE DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL |
| LAB 2 | M 18:30 - 21:15
| | Yang Gao | | |
| Notes: Recommended section for MEng students |
This course will be offered next in
Winter 2025.