Fundamentals of GPS/GNSS
Course Description
Master the fundamentals of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) through this two-day course. Learn about GPS and multi-constellation GNSS systems, datums and coordinate systems, satellite orbits, GNSS signals and error sources and mitigation techniques. Explore emerging trends in GNSS receivers and acquire details about positioning techniques, communication links, and GNSS correction services. Gain practical skills in data collection, processing, and analysis to achieve accurate positioning results for surveying, 3D mapping, and scanning applications.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- build a solid foundation in the principles and concepts underlying Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and applications
- differentiate between various GNSS constellations, including GPS, Galileo, BeiDou and GLONASS, and their signals and orbits
- identify, analyze and mitigate the various sources of errors in GNSS positioning
- select an appropriate datum, coordinate system and map projection for a specific application, and perform transformations between various coordinate systems and datums
- make informed-decision about GNSS receiver selection, including emerging IMU-RTK GNSS, and Visual IMU-RTK GNSS
- apply appropriate positioning techniques for various applications, including real-time kinematic (RTK), network RTK (virtual reference station), post-processed kinematic (PPK), and precise point positioning (PPP)
- select a suitable communication link for RTK GNSS positioning, and take advantage of GNSS correction services
- collect and process raw GNSS measurements, perform data quality checks, and extract meaningful information for various applications
- establish control points, perform regular and visual stake-out, and more
Who Should Attend
- Engineers, geomatics/geospatial specialists, surveyors, professionals involved in industries such as construction, municipalities, utilities, infrastructure management, precision agriculture, forestry
- Professionals seeking to develop expertise in precise GNSS positioning, including operation, capabilities and limitations, applications, and development trends
Availability
- Location: Oakville, Ontario
- Duration: two days
- Date: April 7-8, 2025; 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Fee: $1995