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Precision Navigation
Präzisionsnavigation
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:45
Abstract
Course on mathematical foundations of navigation and basic solutions of navigational problems.
Objective
Students know the mathematical tools in navigation. They are able to further consolidate their navigational knowlegde by their own. They know some basic solution principles in navigation.
Content
Geometry on the surface, Trajectories, course, rhumbline, orthodrome, maneuver, moving coordinate systems, observations from accelerated platforms, observables, observation equations of different systems (satellites, DME/DME, VOR, radar, INS...), error estimation, Kalman filtering.
Resources
Lecture Notes
PräzisionsnavigationAlain Geiger, GGL-ETHZ
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Präzisionsnavigation |
|
2 h weekly |