CIVILEN 7442
Transcript Abbreviation:
Fund of GPS
Course Description:
Operational concepts of the Global Positioning System, the theory of positioning with satellites and fundamental concepts of reference frames and systems.
Course Levels:
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
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Cross-Listings
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Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
4.00
Max Credit Hours:
4.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
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: 6461, Geod Sci 650, or equivalent; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 609, Geod Sci 609, or 660.
Course Goals / Objectives:
To familiarize students with the operational concept of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the new and emerging Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
To expose the student to various types of GPS measurements, to develop an understanding of different classes of GPS accuracy and the corresponding navigation and positioning algorithms
To familiarize students with the theory of positioning and navigation with satellites, algorithmic approach to positioning and navigation solution, practical derivation of the commonly used GPS algorithms
To expose the students to the theory and practice of various methods of positioning with GPS, and practical use of GPS field equipment, field operations and data processing and interpretation
To familiarize the student with the fundamental concepts of reference systems and frames, with a special emphasis on 3D reference systems and transformation algorithms
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to GPS: history, objectives, applications; GPS reference system WGS84; basic principles of GPS operations: ranging from space; GPS constellation: its evolution and present state; new and emerging GNSS; Space, control and user segments | 2.5 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Fundamentals of orbital dynamics; precise/predicted orbit; GPS signals, time and clock characteristics; GPS navigation message; fundamentals on GPS receivers; navigation vs. geodetic quality; antenna types; primary equipment and software products | 3.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Basic types of GPS observable: pseudoranges, carrier phases, Doppler; pseudoranging with minimum constellation of 4 satellites; over-determined case; concept of dilution of precision; point positioning and differential mode; velocity determination | 3.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Differential processing of carrier phase measurements: single, double and triple differences; undifferenced mode; phase ambiguity and cycle slips; covariance models for differential GPS | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| GPS error sources and error handling procedures: atmospheric, clock and orbital errors, multipath, inter-channel bias, antenna phase center drift, interference and jamming ; using dual frequency signal to eliminate ionospheric errors | 3.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Special linear combinations: wide lane, narrow lane, ionospheric free and ion-only combinations; static vs. kinematic GPS with phase measurements; cycles slips and ambiguity resolution on-the-fly; real time applications; differential services | 3.5 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 0 |
| GPS applications in surveying, mapping, GIS, air and land navigation and precision farming; integration with other sensors: inertial navigation systems (INS) and imaging sensor | 3.0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Coordinate Systems: the ellipsoid and geodetic coordinates, ellipsoidal geometry; datum definition; terrestrial and celestial reference systems | 2.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Horizontal and vertical reference systems; North American Datum, World Geodetic System, International Terrestrial Reference Frame (ITRF); transformations; vertical datums and geoid | 2.5 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| International Celestial Reference System (ICRF); relationship between ICRF and terrestrial systems; precession, nutation, polar motion; fundamental time systems: atomic, dynamic, sidereal, universal | 2.5 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lab
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| midterm 1 | 20% |
| midterm 2 | 20% |
| Lab and field work | 30% |
| Final exam | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of GPS and reference systems: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
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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