SG32211 – Advanced Concepts of GNSS
Course Outline
Course |
: SG32211 – Advanced Concepts of GNSS |
Core/Specialization |
: Specialization in Surveying & Geodesy |
Programme |
: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences |
Department |
: SUGEO |
Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
Contact Hours |
: 100 |
Year |
: III |
Semester |
: II |
Lecturer |
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Room No. |
: FF-02 |
Telephone No. |
: 0453453019 |
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:thilantha@geo.sab.ac.lk, thilantha9@gmail.com |
Synopsis
This course introduces students to advanced concepts of Satellite Based Positioning & Navigation.
Contents
GPS Measurements and Error Sources, Precise Positioning with Carrier Phase, Time and frequency Domain Description of GPS signals, GPS Receivers, and Open source GPS
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 GPS measurement models and error sources |
P01& P02 |
Assignment &Final Exam |
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2. |
Describe precise positioning with carrier phase and integer ambiguity resolution |
P01& P02 |
Assignment &Final Exam |
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3. |
Perform GPS data and signal processing with the use of Matlab software |
P02, P03, P05 & P010 |
Report / Presentation |
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4. |
Use free and open source software for GPS data processing
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P02, P03, P05 & P11 |
Report / Presentation |
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Student Learning Time (SLT)
Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
Direct Learning |
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Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL) |
23 |
Independent Learning |
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Preparation - Student Centred Learning activities |
10 |
Lab Practical activities |
20 |
Self-Learning (Library & Internet) |
18 |
Revision |
10 |
Assessment |
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Class Assignments (x3) |
03 |
Reports and presentations (x2) |
04 |
Final Examination(written) |
02 |
TOTAL (SLT) |
100 |
Teaching Methodology
Lectures Individual assignments 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 Assignment (x3) |
10% |
Reports and presentations (x2) |
40% |
Final Examination |
50% |
Total |
100% |