Course - Navigation Systems - TTT4150
TTT4150 - Navigation Systems
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course gives the fundamental framework and applications of modern global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and inertial navigation systems (INS). The course gives an overview of satellite based radio navigation systems such as: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and BEIDOU, the basics of receiver design, wave propagation in the atmosphere, the geodetic fundamentals of navigation og positioning, reference- and coordinate systems and computational methods for navigation and positioning on the surface of the Earth. This course is designed for MTELSYS / MSELSYS (Electronics), but can also be joined by other students with special interest in navigation and positioning, e.g students of Communication Technology, Technical Cybernetics, Marine Technology and Geomatics.
Learning outcome
The course will introduce the students to principles and requirements in electronics, signal processing, wave propagation and system technology that are fundamental to the design and use of modern navigation systems.
Objectives:
1. The candidate has knowledge of geodetic reference systems, navigation calculations, coordinate transformations and map projections.
2. The candidate has detailed knowledge of the concepts of satellite based radionavigation systems.
3. The candidate has detailed knowledge of the concepts of inertial navigation systems.
4. The candidate has knowledge of estimation techniques (e.g. Kalman filter) for integration of various navigation sensors in an optimal navigation system.
Skills:
The candidate can analyze navigation calculations with corresponding error propagation, error detection, integrity monitoring and quality control.
The candidate can combine knowledge in mathematics, statistics and programming in order to solve fundamental navigation equations with satellite- and inertial navigation systems.
General:
The candidate can use computer tools (e.g. MATLAB/Python) to implement basic algorithms to integrate satellite- and inertial navigation systems.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises. The course can be held in English if international students attend.
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination in August, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, mathematics, statistics and fundamentals of electronics, corresponding to a B.Sc. in electrical and electronics engineering. In addition, basic knowledge in signal processing and parameter estimation is recommended.
Course materials
Kaplan, E.D., Hegarthy C.J.: Understanding GPS/GNSS, Principles and Applications, 3rd Edition (ISBN: 978-1630810580). Journal articles.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIE2050 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Electronic Systems
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"