Fundamentals of GPS

Fundamentals of GPS

IEREK Workshop

01, Aug / 31, Dec 2018
Cairo, Egypt

Workshop Email
[email protected]

Registraion Closed

Introduction

This is a 1-day course, presents an overview of how the GPS System Works, its Historical Evolution, applications, as well as operational considerations.

Course Objectives

To give a comprehensive introduction to GPS, system concepts, design, operation and applications with informative, easy-to-follow presentations·

To provide information about GPS signal, the techniques by which GPS obtains position, velocity and time.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for those students, technicians, engineers, managers and technical sales who are new to GPS and need a rapid overview GPS basics.

Course Content

GPS System description· Overview & History· GPS Basic System

GPS principles· Positioning concept· Errors and accuracy

Positioning modes· Stand-alone positioning· Relative positioning

GPS applications· Engineering Surveying& transportation· Personal navigation

Future GNSS· Modernization program· Other GNSS systems

Application oriented discussion· GPS applications & smart phone· Open Discussion, and Closure

Prerequisites

None, however, reading about GPS is recommended.

Almost no math will be committed in this course.

The course is designed such that an engineering background is not required or expected.

Fees