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OGD07TSP - Theory of satellite positioning

Course specification
Type of study Bachelor academic studies
Study programme
Course title Theory of satellite positioning
Acronym Status Semester Number of classes ECTS
OGD07TSP mandatory 7 2L + 2E 5.0
Lecturers
Lecturer
Lecturer/Associate (practicals)
Prerequisite Form of prerequisites
Satellite geodesy. Completed classes for attending classes, none for final exam.
Learning objectives
Acquiring theoretical knowledge about measurements, error sources and mathematical models of positioning using artificial satellites of the Earth.
Learning outcomes
Students understand the principles of GPS measurements, sources of errors and how to process them. They are familiar with the basic models of GNSS positioning.
Content
Lectures: Introduction, the need for precise positioning. Modeling of code and phase pseudoranges. Geometric distance modeling. Modeling the state of satellite oscillators and receivers. Modeling of relativistic effects. Ionospheric refraction modeling. Tropospheric refraction modeling. Modeling of antenna phase center positions. Functional model of linear combinations. Functional model of frequency combinations. Stochastic model of satellite GNSS measurements. Methods for solving phase uncertainties. Mathematical model of precise absolute GNSS positioning (PPP) and applications. Mathematical model of precise relative kinematic GNSS positioning and application. Mathematical model of precise network GNSS positioning and application. Exercises: Determination of the satellite position at any time. Clock time series processing. Calculation of ionospheric correction by a standard model. Calculation of tropospheric correction by different models. Modeling of antenna phase center positions. Functional model of linear combinations. Functional model of frequency combinations. Stochastic model of satellite GNSS measurements. Solving phase uncertainties. Processing measurements for precise absolute positioning. Measurement processing for precise relative positioning. Measurement processing for precise network positioning.
Teaching Methods
Teaching takes place through lectures, computer exercises, consultations, independent preparation of mandatory tasks. Knowledge testing; guided and independent preparation of obligatory tasks and preparation of studies; final writted exam.
Literature
  1. Blagojević, D.: Theory of satellite positioning, lectures, Belgrade, 2010.
Evaluation and grading
Class attendance Elaborate Final exam
Specific remarks
None.