Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

10448 (v.2) Satellite Positioning 681


Area:

Department of Spatial Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Directed study and research. Satellite geodesy - reference frames, coordinate transformations and time. Satellite motion and ephemeris generation. Geodetic satellites and TRANSIT Doppler. GPS precise positioning - observation procedures, reductions to localdatum and mathematical models. Satellite laser ranging, very long baseline interferometry and satellite altimetry. Hands-on experience with GPS positioning. Case studies and applications.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

031100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping)

Funding Cluster:

08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

Supplemental
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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