Students enrolling in this unit are expected to have a basic understanding of coordinate geometry and be comfortable working with numerical data in applications such as Excel.
Introduction
Everything on Earth and in space has a location. In modern society we use spatial information (i.e., positions), to understand the world and our place in it. The rise of easily-accessible location data via satellite positioning systems has changed the way we live, and significantly influenced how decisions are made at all levels - from the personal, to corporate and government. Satellite positioning has also become an indispensable tool in many industries and across scientific disciplines. As a result, individuals with expertise in satellite positioning systems and applications are in high demand and will play a crucial role in advancing the economy, technology, industry and science. Successful completion of this unit will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of satellite positioning systems theory and applications. You will learn the underlying principles and operation of satellite positioning systems, including signal transmission, reception, and processing. You will also gain an understanding of the various sources of errors and biases in satellite positioning measurements, and learn how to mitigate them during data collection and analysis.
When working with satellite positioning data, it is crucial that coordinate datums and transformations are well understood and correctly applied. Therefore, at the beginning of semester we will also review the theory of coordinate definition and transformation. In the weekly hands-on activities and practical classes, students will develop skills in data collection and analysis to achieve different levels of positioning accuracy: from centimeter-level for surveying and geodesy applications, to meter-level for navigation and mapping applications. You will also gain an understanding of the choices that are often required to be made between maintaining accuracy and precision, versus efficiency and cost when undertaking spatial data collection and analysis. Upon completion of this unit, you will have gained the skills and knowledge necessary to evaluate and select appropriate satellite positioning data collection and correction methodologies across a range of applications
Summary
| Unit name | Satellite Positioning Systems and Applications |
| Unit code | KGG306 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Rachael Hurd |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the relationship between satellite positioning theory and the accuracy of coordinated data.
- Appraise coordinate datums and transformations relevant to satellite positioning data.
- Apply professional methodologies for the collection, analysis and presentation of satellite positioning data.
- Evaluate satellite positioning data collection and processing outcomes.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
KGG102Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 1-hour online lectures, 1 x 1-hour tutorial (on campus or online), 1 x 3-hour practical, per week. |
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| Assessment | Coordinates Assignment (10%)|Satellite Positioning Application Case Study (15%)|RTK-GNSS data collection and analysis (20%)|Static GNSS data collections and analysis (25%)|Satellite Positioning Quizzes (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need to download a copy of the following online resource: Other Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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