FC22238 Fundamentals of Satellite Based Positioning & Navigation
Course Outline
Course |
: FC 22238 – Fundamentals of Satellite Based Positioning & Navigation |
Core/Specialization |
: Core |
Programme |
: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences |
Department |
: Surveying & Geodesy |
Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
Contact Hours |
: 100 |
Year |
: II |
Semester |
: II |
Lecturer |
: Dr T. L. Dammalage |
Room No. |
: FF-02 |
Telephone No. |
: 045345019 |
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: thilantha@geo.sab.ac.lk, thilantha9@gmail.com |
Synopsis
This course introduces students to fundamental aspects of Satellite Based Positioning & Navigation. This module will be explained the theoretical and essential practical understanding of the use of GPS in geodetic and GIS applications.
Contents
- Introduction to Satellite Based Positioning & Navigation
- Overview of GPS Operations and Design
- Receivers and Measurements
- Augmentation systems and Differential GPS (DGPS)
- Introduction to Civil GPS Applications
- GPS Modernization
Practical Task
- Basic Measurements with GPS
- DGPS observations and processing
- Real-time Kinamatic observations
- GIS data collection
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to: |
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No. |
Course Learning Outcome |
Programme Outcome |
Assessment Methods |
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1. |
Explain the concepts of Satellite Based Positioning & Navigation Systems |
P01 |
Assignment & Final Exam |
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2. |
Explain GPS operations and system design |
P01 |
Assignment & Final Exam |
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3. |
Understand the measurement, related errors and mitigation approaches, and differential correction concepts |
P01, P02, P03 |
Assignment &Final Exam |
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4. |
Use a GPS for establishing a geodetic control network |
P02, P03, P05, P11 |
Report / Presentation |
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5. |
Perform GPS data processing |
P02, P03, P05, P010 |
Report / Presentation |
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6. |
Apply GPS techniques for GIS data collection and prepare GIS maps |
P03, P06,P10, P011 |
Report / Presentation |
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Student Learning Time (SLT)
Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
Directed Learning |
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Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL) |
13 |
Field and Lab Practical |
39 |
Independent Learning |
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Preparation - Student Centred Learning activities |
13 |
Field and Lab Practical activities |
08 |
Self-Learning (Library & Internet) |
08 |
Revision |
10 |
Assessment |
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Class Assignments |
02 |
Field reports and presentations |
06 |
Final Examination(written) |
01 |
TOTAL (SLT) |
100 |
Teaching Methodology
Lectures Individual assignments Field and lab reports Group presentations |
References
- Strang, Gilbert (1997), Linear Algebra, Geodesy and GPS
- Leick, Alfred (2004), GPS Satellite surveying
- Sickle, Jan Van (2001), GPS for Surveyors
- Seeber, Gunter (2003), Satellite geodesy
Grading
Class Assignments (x2) |
10% |
Field and Lab practical reports / presentations (x3) |
40% |
Final Examination |
50% |
Total |
100% |