ECE 5230 - Satellite-Based Positioning Systems

(4 credits)

Introduction to the fundamentals of satellite-based positioning systems with an emphasis on the Global Positioning System (GPS). Understanding of the GPS satellite constellation, coordinate systems, timing standards and GPS signal structure. Determination of position from the range measurements for different modes of positioning. Introduction to various ranging error sources and mitigation techniques. Impact of ranging errors and satellite geometry on 3-dimensional position error. Formerly EE 550, ECE 550. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for more than one of EE 450, EE 550, ECE 450, ECE 550, ECE 4230, ECE 5230.Offered Fall or Winter.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (undergraduate course equivalent to ECE 3204 or ECE 4210).

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.