CEG2710 : GNSS Theory and Practice
- Offered for Year: 2019/20
- Module Leader(s): Professor Peter Clarke
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
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Semester 2 Credit Value:
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10
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ECTS Credits:
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5.0
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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 |
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| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 17 | 0:30 | 8:30 | Revision for exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 5:00 | 5:00 | Coursework submission - Network RTK positioning |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 4:00 | 4:00 | Group report on Positioning by GNSS - Fieldwork/Data post processing. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 17 | 1:00 | 17:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | GNSS surveying |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Seminar |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Practical GNSS surveying |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 48:30 | 48:30 | Includes background reading and reading lecture notes for a full understanding of material. |
| Total | | | | 100:00 | |
Jointly Taught With
| Code |
Title |
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| 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.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description |
Length |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
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| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 70 | Unseen written examination |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code |
Module Title |
Semester |
Comment |
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| CEG3712 | GNSS Surveying | 2 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
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| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 15 | Group report on Positioning by GNSS - Fieldwork/Data post processing (approx 6 pages max). |
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 15 | Network RTK positioning (approx. 3 pages max) |
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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
