Further Satellite Surveying

- Structure and layout of the satellite message
- Computing satellite position at epoch
- Computing pseudorange.
- Observing phase and computing of phase ambiguity
- Computing position, use of precise ephemerides
- Differencing (single, double and triple)
- Reducing to vectors
- Accuracy assessment
- Vector network design, simulation and adjustement
- Interpreting RINEX data
- Reference station design and operation
- Virtual reference systems
- RTK observing systems
- Structure and content of RTCM, RTCA and NMEA messages
- Observing standards and their practical application

On completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Interpret satellite almanacs
- Compute position using both code and phase techniques
- Compute vectors
- Use GPS post-processing software
- Adjust vector networks
- Establish, operate and use RTK systems
- Understand satellite measurement standards

Lectures, Group-/Project work, supervision.

Compulsory assignments:
The course work requirements must be conducted on campus NTNU in Gjøvik. Time of completion given at semester start.