GNSS & Network RTK and High Precision GNSS Combined

Course Duration

5 days

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Newcastle University, School of Civil Engineering & Geosciences

This integrated CPD course provides attendees with an overview of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and their application in global positioning.  The programme includes a mixture of lectures, field and computer practicals, and group discussion.

The following topics are covered:

  • GPS overview, modes of positioning, error sources
  • How GPS positioning works, Urban environment positioning, coordinate systems, datums and transformations
  • Advanced error sources, Network RTK theory and practice, future developments in GNSS
  • Processing strategies, antenna models, orbit and clock products, atmospheric modelling
  • Multipath, ocean tide loading, long baselines, network design

Please note this course is also available as a 3 day programme focused exclusively on GNSS & Network RTK and a 2 day programme focused exclusively on High precision GNSS. For more information and how to book please visit our website.