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GNSS and Network RTK CPD
Gain an introduction to the theory and practice of using Network RTK GNSS.
GNSS and Network RTK programme
Dates: Course due to run week commencing 22 January 2024. Please note this is dependent on a viable cohort.
Venue: Newcastle University
About the programme
In this course you will:
- gain an overview of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
- discover errors in GNSS and how to mitigate them
- study working in the urban canyon and other challenging environments
- cover coordinate types and transformations
- learn the principles of Network Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and best practice
- gain an understanding of future developments in GNSS
Lectures
This module will be taught over three days.
Content on day 1 will include:
- overview of GPS
- modes of positioning
- error description and distribution
- sources of GPS error
Content on day 2 will include:
- how GPS modes work
- working in the urban environment
- types of coordinates
- datums and transformations
- effect of transformation type
- height systems
Content on day 3 will include:
- advanced error sources
- Network RTK theory
- best practice
- testing Network RTK performance
- future developments in GNSS
For further information
If you have any queries about our CPD programme please email llahub@ncl.ac.uk.