Course

ENV-542: Advanced satellite positioning

Lectures in this course (48)

Global Navigation Satellite Systems: Operational Overview

Provides an overview of GNSS operational modes, principles, limitations, and high-precision applications.

Advanced Satellite Positioning

Covers the principles of satellite positioning, signal acquisition, tracking, and error mitigation.

Kepler Laws and Anomalies

Covers the determination of satellite vehicle coordinates with respect to Earth using almanac and ephemerides.

Mean Anomaly (circular orbit)

Discusses mean anomaly in circular orbits, exploring its relationship with velocity, period, and angular velocity.

Eccentric Anomaly: Circular Non-Uniform

Explains the relationship between eccentric anomaly and mean anomaly in orbits.

True Anomaly in Elliptical Orbits

Explores true anomaly in elliptical orbits and the transformation between Cartesian and polar coordinates.

Code Observations Recap

Discusses the analysis of code observations in a DLL system, focusing on calibration and code range output.

Phase and phase rate observations

Covers the analysis of phase and phase rate observations in PLL and FLL outputs.

Observation Errors and Frequency Combinations

Explores observation errors, frequency combinations, and GPS error budgets for accurate satellite positioning.

Linear Combinations: Differenced Observations

Covers linear combinations between receivers and satellites for differenced observations with two receivers and one satellite per epoch.

Covariance of Differenced Measurements

Explores the concept of covariance in differenced measurements and correlation between observations.

Combination of Observations Across Types

Covers the combination of absolute and relative positioning observations across different types to improve accuracy.

Model Reduction

Explores model reduction techniques for satellite positioning systems and stochastic sensor calibration using the GMWM method.

Stochastic Modeling of Inertial Sensors

Explores the GMWM for stochastic modeling of inertial sensors and its calibration process for optimal fusion with other devices.

Iono-free ambiguity fixing

Explains iono-free ambiguity fixing in GPS technology for precise positioning and its historical development from 1997 to 2005.

Ambiguity Fix in Satellite Positioning

Covers the ambiguity fixing process in satellite positioning and the development of calibration platforms for sensors.

Stochastic Modeling of Inertial Sensors

Explores stochastic modeling of inertial sensors for optimal fusion with other devices, emphasizing precise sensor stochastics for improved navigation solutions.

Rover coordinates: Step 5

Covers the precise determination of rover coordinates using advanced satellite positioning techniques.

Advanced Satellite Positioning: GNSS Tomorrow

Explores the current and future trends in Global Navigation Satellite Systems, addressing challenges, vulnerabilities, and backup strategies in satellite positioning technology.

Final Exam Information

Covers details about the final exam format, duration, and content, including a mix of multiple choice and open programs.