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Abstract
Introduction to the concepts and basics of navigation related systems on land, air, sea and space
Objective
The students gain an overview of human spatial navigation concepts as well as modern navigation systems and their major principles. The students are able to deepen their knowledge by their own and recognize and understand principles of systems in different applications.
Content
Concepts of human spatial navigation, Navigation principles, Inertial navigation systems, Filtering, Sensor fusion, Basics of state space control systems, Satellite navigation systems, Terrestrial navigation, Air traffic control systems, Spacecraft navigation and attitude control
Resources
Lecture Notes
Moeller G., Navigation, Lecture notes
Literature
Ekstrom A.D., Spiers H.J., Bohbot V.D., Rosenbaum R.S. - Human Spatial Navigation - Princeton University Press - ISBN 978-0-691-17174-6 - 216 p. - 2018 Hofmann-Wellenhof B., Legat K., Wieser M. - Navigation - Springer Nature - ISBN 9783211008287 - 427 p. - 2003 Jekeli C. - Inertial Navigation Systems with Geodetic Applications - de Gruyter - ISBN 3-11-015903-1 - 343 p. - 2001
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Navigation
This course is offered the last time in FS22.
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4 h weekly |