CIVILEN 5441
Transcript Abbreviation:
Intro to GPS
Course Description:
Introduction to reference systems; fundamentals of GPS design and operation; GPS observables, error analysis and handling; data collection and data processing; interdisciplinary applications of GPS.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Math 1172 or 1544 (154) or 2153 (254), and Jr standing or above; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for GeodSciE 608.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Early exposure to the operational concept of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and its importance to several areas of science and engineering.
Basic theory of positioning with satellites and the basic concepts of reference frames and systems, and map projections.
Theory and practice of various methods of positioning with GPS.
Theory and practical use of GPS field equipment and the data processing software, and will master planning, management and operational skills in field operation and data processing and interpretation.
Fundamentals of GPS applications in mapping, remote sensing, GIS, air, land and personal navigation, construction engineering, structural monitoring, environmental monitoring, precision farming, atmospheric studies.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Reference Systems and Frames: Geodetic and Cartesian coordinate system; principles of coordinate transformation; GPS reference system WGS84; basic concept of map projections. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Basic Principles of GPS Operations: Ranging from space; satellite, control and user segments; GPS satellite navigation message; GPS time, fundamental and derived frequencies. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Basic Types of GPS Observable: Pseudoranges(PR) and carrier phases(CP). | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 |
| GPS Error Sources and Error Handling Procedures: Atmospheric effects, clock and orbital errors, multipath, anti-spoofing and selective availability, etc; interference and jamming. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Position estimation with CP/PR: minimum constellation and over-determined case; concept of dilution of precision (DOP factors); point positioning and differential mode; differential services; principles of ambiguity resolution; cycle slips. | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| User Equipment: Single vs. dual frequency receivers; navigation vs. geodetic quality; antenna types; primary equipment and software products. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Data Collection and Field Procedures: Data transfer, processing and result interpretation; residual and covariance analysis; Static vs. Kinematic GPS applications. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Integration with other sensors: inertial navigation systems (INS) and imaging sensors, such as LiDAR and digital cameras; use of integrated systems supported by GPS in remote sensing applications. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| GPS applications in surveying, mapping, GIS, air, land and personal navigation, and assessment with modern remote sensing techniques supported by GPS; environmental monitoring, precision farming, atmospheric studies. | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.5 | 0 |
| GPS applications in construction engineering, structural monitoring, bridge crack inspection, building and road monitoring GPS in intelligent transportation and fleet management; remote sensing applications in transportation. | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lab
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Midterm | 20% |
| Midterm | 20% |
| Homework and project | 30% |
| Final exam | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to GPS: Theory and Applications: Class Notes | Dorota A. Grejner-Brzezinska | |
| GPS: Theory and Practice, 5h Revised Edition, Springer, Wien, New York, 2001 | Hofmann-Wellenhof B., H. Lichtenegger and J.Collins, | |
| GPS Satellite Surveying, 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2004 | Leick, A. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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