Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Module Leader(s): Professor Peter Clarke
Owning School: Engineering
Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Semester 1 Credit Value:
10
ECTS Credits:
5.0
Aims
To introduce the basic principles of positioning using the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) with special emphasis on Positioning System (GPS).
This module will introduce the basic principles of positioning using the Global Positioning System (GPS). Special emphasis will be placed on high precision positioning.
Outline Of Syllabus
Introduction and orbit review
Normal orbits and Kepler's laws
Perturbed orbits and ephemerides
GPS description and signal structure
The pseudorange observable
Pseudorange point positioning
Differential positioning
The carrier phase observable
Relative positioning and differencing techniques
Computation of relative position
Ambiguity resolution techniques
Error sources in GPS I
Error sources in GPS II
Modes of GPS positioning
Third party products
Instruments, applications, field procedures and observation processing
Future directions
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category
Activity
Number
Length
Student Hours
Comment
Structured Guided Learning
Lecture materials
18
1:00
18:00
Lectures / Non-synchronous Online
Guided Independent Study
Assessment preparation and completion
1
5:00
5:00
Coursework submission - network RTK
Guided Independent Study
Assessment preparation and completion
1
4:00
4:00
Group report - static GNSS positioning
Guided Independent Study
Assessment preparation and completion
18
0:30
9:00
Revision
Guided Independent Study
Assessment preparation and completion
1
2:00
2:00
Exam
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Practical
1
1:00
1:00
Computer-based on campus PiP
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Practical
1
2:00
2:00
Computer-based on campus PiP
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Fieldwork
2
3:00
6:00
Pip at outstation (essential)
Guided Independent Study
Independent study
1
51:00
51:00
N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Module talk
2
1:00
2:00
intro+revision Synchronous online
Total
100:00
Jointly Taught With
Code
Title
CEG3712
GNSS Surveying
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lecture series is designed to impart theoretical knowledge, understanding and skills which are supported and developed by focussed practical sessions. A structured reading list allows students to manage their learning patterns and provides the opportunity to increase their depth of learning. Team working and problem solving are practiced and assessed.
The one small group teaching activity provides the opportunity for students to explore, in a directed way, the use of internet based GNSS positioning services. Specifically, issues relating to common pitfalls in use are explored e.g. coordinate datums and reference frames. Fieldwork allows students to expand their skill base in practical GNSS surveying and consolidates underlying theory delivered in lectures.
Alternative will be offered to students who are unable to be present in person.
Students should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description
Length
Semester
When Set
Percentage
Comment
Written Examination
120
1
A
70
Standard examination (or 24h take-home if needed)
Exam Pairings
Module Code
Module Title
Semester
Comment
1
N/A
Other Assessment
Description
Semester
When Set
Percentage
Comment
Practical/lab report
1
M
15
Group report on Positioning by GNSS - Fieldwork/Data post processing (approx 6 pages max).
Practical/lab report
1
M
15
Individual report - network RTK
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The specialist knowledge and understanding acquired during this module are assessed by means of an unseen written examination, database processing, computation, data interpretation and student reflection. Specific coursework submissions will allow the student to demonstrate their ability to report on and synthesise practical work.