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103-0187-AAL 4 Credits MSC D-BAUG
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Satellite Geodesy

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Matthias Aichinger-Rosenberger
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:34

Abstract

Introduction into the principles of navigation and the design of multi-sensor navigation systems. Practical experience with the operation of inertial sensors and combination with GNSS, including a critical evaluation their performance.

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.

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Lecture Notes

Lecture notes are available in English.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Satellite Geodesy
Self-study course. No presence required.
No time listed 37 h semesterly

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