Course details
This course starts with a review of different Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) operation modes and GNSS data processing procedures. Through a series of lectures and assignments it will continue with other major topics such as high precision GNSS positioning including inter-mixing different GNSS antenna types, data formats, utilizing Precise Clock and Ephemeris data, as well as correction messages, GNSS datums, reference frames, and coordinate transformations. The chapter on Network Adjustment will analyze network adjustment using satellite-based baseline data. Detailed GNSS data processing techniques, different reference station networks in North America, as well as Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS), and GNSS applications will be studied. The course emphasizes the Global Positioning System (GPS) but will conclude with the study of other satellite navigation systems.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in GEOM 5120
- Course registration is restricted to students with completion of 2-year Geomatics diploma.
Credits
4.0
Cost
$1,073.23
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of GEOM 6120 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 88239
Duration
Mon Jan 09 - Fri Apr 21 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 88239
- $1073.23
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Apr 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
4
Cost
$1073.23
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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**IMPORTANT: The final exam must be written at an approved Exam Centre only. Details will be emailed to you after registering for the course. Students may receive approval to register for this course with completion of 2 year Geomatics diploma, and meeting all other prerequisites. To receive approval, please email your official academic transcript(s) and BCIT Student ID to geomatics@bcit.ca. If you're new to BCIT, create an ID at secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/ .
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed October 26, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Outline and contrast different GNSS Operation Modes, including Static, Rapid Static, Stop & Go, Kinematic and Kinematic On-The-Fly (OTF), Real -Time and Post-Processing.
- Perform GNSS Data Processing Procedure, including Precise Point Positioning.
- Apply Coordinate Transformations between GNSS, map and ground systems.
- Relate topics on High Precision GNSS Positioning, including Inter-mixing different GNSS antenna types, data formats and Precise Clock and Ephemeris.
- Differentiate GNSS Datums (Horizontal and Vertical) and Reference Frames.
- Distinguish different GNSS Reference Station Networks in North America.
- Explain Satellite Based Augmented Systems (SBAS).
- Discuss GNSS Network Considerations and relate them to GNSS Network Adjustments.
- Differentiate types of GNSS Differencing Techniques, including Phase Approach; Single Difference; Double Difference; Triple Difference Techniques, and different types of wavelength combinations.
- Differentiate satellite navigation techniques other than GPS.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Geodetic Positioning 2 (GEOM 6120) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geomatics
Bachelor of Science Full-time
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