SG32211 – Advanced Concepts of GNSS
Course Outline
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Course |
: SG32211 – Advanced Concepts of GNSS |
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Core/Specialization |
: Specialization in Surveying & Geodesy |
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Programme |
: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences |
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Department |
: SUGEO |
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Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
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Contact Hours |
: 100 |
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Year |
: III |
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Semester |
: II |
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Lecturer |
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Room No. |
: FF-02 |
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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
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By the end of the course, students should be able to: |
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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)
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Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
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Direct Learning |
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Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL) |
23 |
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Independent Learning |
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Preparation - Student Centred Learning activities |
10 |
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Lab Practical activities |
20 |
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Self-Learning (Library & Internet) |
18 |
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Revision |
10 |
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Assessment |
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Class Assignments (x3) |
03 |
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Reports and presentations (x2) |
04 |
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Final Examination(written) |
02 |
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TOTAL (SLT) |
100 |
Teaching Methodology
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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
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Class Assignment (x3) |
10% |
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Reports and presentations (x2) |
40% |
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Final Examination |
50% |
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Total |
100% |