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): | 10464 (v.2) Physical Geodesy 481 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | GPS mathematical models. Mechanics of GPS data processing - point positioning, differential positioning, wide area differential GPS positioning, carrier phase positioning. Data snooping, error analysis and ambiguity resolution. GPS error sources - multipath, interference and jamming, atmosphere. GPS broadcast ephemeris computation. Static, fast-static and kinematic solutions. Options for real time kinematic survey configuration and quality control. Includes a field project based on real time kinematic GPS. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Studied advanced aspects of precise GPS positioning as applied to the survey industry. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Leick A., (1995), GPS Satellite Surveying, 2nd ed, New York, Wiley. |
Unit Texts: | Hofmann-Wellenhof B, Lichtenegger H and Collins J., (1997), Global Positions System - Theory and Practice, 4th ed, New York, springer-Verlag, 389p. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical exercises 50%, Written assignments 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 31100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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