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
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10464 (v.2) Physical Geodesy 481 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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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