Course detail

Global navigational systems

FAST-HE09Acad. year: 2012/2013

Basics of practical applications of GNSS in geodesy. Observation planning. Measurement methods (static, Stop&Go, kinematic).
Real time methods (RTK).
Processing of measured GNSS data with software Leica Geo Office in WGS-84 and ETRF-89 systems.
Data transformation into cartographic projection (S-JTSK).
Use of data from permanent stations.
Practical applications of GNSS in geodesy.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.

Department

Institute of Geodesy (GED)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Acquaintance with global navigation satelliote systems (GNSS) technology, methodology of measurement and data processing. Getting extended practical experience of GPS observation and processing. Measurement with use of permanent networks (CZEPOS).

Prerequisites

Fundamentals of geodetic astronomy and space geodesy.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Attendance, submission and acceptance of protocols.

Course curriculum

1. Global Positioning System.
2. Methods of GPS surveys.
3. Practical GPS applications.
4. GPS receiver and antenna.
5. GPS data logging and transfer.
6. Practical GPS surveying 1 - Static
7. Practical GPS surveying 2 - Kinematic
8. Practical GPS surveying 3 - RTK
9. Processing of GPS data. Transfer of results to S-JTSK system.
10. Leica SKI-Pro, LGO - GPS processing software.
11. Practical GPS processing 1.
12. Practical GPS processing 2.
13. Practical GPS processing 3.-

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Acquaintance with GPS technology, methodology of measurement and data processing. Getting practical experience of GPS observation and evaluation.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Hofmann-Wellenhof, B. a kol.: GPS in der Praxis. Springer Wien New York, 1994.
Švábenský, O. a kol.: Základy GPS a jeho praktické aplikace. CERM Brno, 1995.

Recommended reading

Burša, M., Kostelecký, J.: Kosmická geodezie a kosmická geodynamika,. MO – GŠ AČR Praha, 1994.
Czarnecki, K.: Geodezja wspólczesna. Wiedza i Zycie Warszawa, 1997.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-C-GK Master's

    branch G , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.

Syllabus

Pronciples of GNSS operation.
GNSS observation planníng.
Software processing of measured data.Basic methods of GNSS measurement, practical observation.
Software processing of measured and given data.
RTK surveying with use of permanent network CZEPOS.