-      BSc level in engineering, with solid background in mathematics and physics.

-      Basic knowledge of Linear Algebra (e.g., vector/matrix operations, solving linear systems) and Calculus is strongly recommended.

-      Elementary programming experience (Python or MATLAB) recommended.

-      A prior exposure to least-squares estimation is helpful but not required.

In this course, students will get familiar with the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology, so focusing on existing constellations (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou), as well as future Positioning, Navigation, and Timing systems in low Earth orbit (i.e. LEO-PNT). Moreover, additional applications such as atmospheric remote sensing and time transfer are discussed here based on GNSS real-world examples. Ultimately, the students shall be able to compute user precise positioning solutions making use of GNSS data collected around TU Delft campus.

With respect to the course content:

-      Monday 16/11 – Campus tour & Introduction to GNSS/PNT

Morning (9-12) – Campus tour and opening session by ES

Afternoon (13-16) – LECTURE #1: reference system and frames, introduction to GNSS constellations, overview of signal frequencies, and basic principles of satellite navigation.

-      Tuesday 17/11 – GNSS observation models & data collection/processing

Morning (9-12) – LECTURE #2: modelling the GNSS observables, common combinations of measurements, and RINEX format files

 Afternoon (13-16) – PRACTICAL: open-sky GNSS data collection on campus and in-class practical programming session on the GNSS user kinematic positioning (via Python Jupiter Notebook).

-      Wednesday 18/11 – User (point) positioning & high-accuracy solutions

Morning (9-12) – LECTURE #3: introduction to GNSS user (point) positioning, multi-GNSS/multi-frequency models, along with a short intermezzo on ‘Observation Theory’.

Afternoon (13-16) – LECTURE #4: high-accuracy user solutions, including differential-GNSS and Real-Time Kinematic (RTK).

-      Thursday 19/11 – High-accuracy PNT applications & group assignment

Morning (9-12) – LECTURE #5: resolving GNSS carrier-phase ambiguities, precise point positioning (PPP) and non-positioning applications (e.g. time transfer, atmospheric remote sensing, and GNSS reflectometry).

Afternoon (13-17) – Group assignment (graded) on GNSS user positioning with report to be submitted.

-      Friday 20/11 – LEO-PNT, GNSS Interference & final examMorning (9-11) – BONUS LECTURE: on PNT systems in low Earth orbit (LEO-PNT), GNSS interferences (jamming & spoofing), along with a wrap-up of the course and its key learning points.

Afternoon (13-15) – Written exam (2-hour), i.e. 13:00-15:00.

-      60% for written exam (formula sheet provided) – 2 hours on Friday;

-      40% for group assignment report – hand-in on Wednesday (EOB

Minimum grade is 6.0/10.0 to pass the course.

City Rally on Sunday

Campus tour

Closing ceremony

Various activities organized during Athens Week by the student societies.