VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.

103-0156-10L 3 Credits BSC D-BAUG
You're viewing possible stale or outdated data. Please check the latest semester for more up-to-date information.

Navigation

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Matthias Aichinger-Rosenberger
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:50

Abstract

Introduction into the principles of navigation and the design of multi-sensor navigation systems.

Objective

Student who attended this course should be aware of their individual navigational skills, be able to formulate the basic navigation principles (transform navigational skills into mathematical principles), understand how these principles are realized in state-of-the-art navigation devices, operate selected navigation devices (GNSS, IMU), have an understanding on how selected navigation devices work in aerospace and spacecraft navigation, analyze the data and assess the performance for selected applications.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes are available at:https://polybox.ethz.ch/index.php/s/w0qJ3FwSyzMrhlvThe password will be provided in the first lecture.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 25 minutes
Die Benotung erfolgt auf Basis einer mündlichen Sessionsprüfung (100 %). Zusätzlich wird die Möglichkeit eingeräumt über optionale Lernelemente, bestehend aus einer 15-20 min Präsentation zum Thema der Lehrveranstaltung die Endnote um bis zu 0.25 Notenpunkte zu verbessern (Bonus).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Navigation
  • Tue 15:45-17:30 (HIL D 60.1)
2 h weekly

Offered In