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103-0659-00L 2 Credits

Methods and systems in air, sea, and land navigation

Navigation und Verkehrstelematik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Alain Geiger
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:00:23

Abstract

This course imparts the basics and principles of methods and systems in air, sea, and land navigation.

Objective

The students know the mathematical/physical background of navigational methods. They know the principles of different navigationsystems. They are able to independently increase their knowledge in navigation.

Content

Trajectography and tracking, path optimization, maneuvers, observables (magnetics, astro, elektromagnetics, accelerations), basics of differnet systems (satellites, DME, VOR, Radar, INS, ILS), statistics and error estimations in navigation.

Resources

Lecture Notes

NavigationAlain Geiger, GGL-ETHZ

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Navigation und Verkehrstelematik
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HIL D 10.2)
2 h weekly

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