Course detail
Satellite Systems
FEKT-MPA-SSVAcad. year: 2025/2026
The course is oriented towards understanding the physical properties of navigation systems. The course will first cover the space segment, the user and control segment, signal structure, satellite and receiver clocks, timing, satellite attitude calculation, transmission, and precision ephemerides. It will also address sources of propagation errors such as atmospheric effects and multipath. The second part of the course deals with autonomous positioning for automotive navigation, aviation, and location-based services. The course also addresses navigation and map production.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Bachelor's level knowledge is required.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The definition of supervised teaching and the manner in which it is carried out is set out in the annually updated decree of the subject guarantor.
Aims
The graduate can understand the problems of navigation and localisation for cars. The student can explain the basic principles of GNSS and autonomous driving systems.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
SJAFRIE, H. Introduction to Self-Driving Vehicle Technology, 978-0367321253, 2019. (EN)
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme MPA-AEE Master's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory