302314 (v.1) Satellite Navigation and Hydrography 482

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Area:	Department of Spatial Sciences
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	10463 (v.2) Hydrographic Surveying 481 or any previous version AND 10464 (v.2) Physical Geodesy 481 or any previous version
Syllabus:	GPS mathematical models. Differential and wide area GPS - principles and algorithms. Atmospheric modelling, including Klobuchar ionospheric model, GPS broadcast ephemeris computation. GPS error sources - multipath, interference and jamming, atmosphere. GPS broadcast ephemeris computation. Static, fast-static and kinematic solutions. Introduction to Kalman filtering. Quality control in the hydrographic industry. This unit will include a three-day hydrographic field exercise.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit student's will have - Understood the principles and applications of satellite navigation, with particular emphasis on the hydrographic industry.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Hofmann-Wellenhof B, Lichtenegger H and Collins J., (1997), Global Positions system - theory and practice, 4th ed, New York, springer-Verlag , 389p.
Unit Texts:	Parkinson B.W and Spilker J.J., (1996), Global Positioning System - Theory and applications (two volume), Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol 164, American Institution of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Washington DC.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Practical exercises 50%, Written Assignments 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y