Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
COMM.SYS.610
Satellite Navigation Receivers, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Course code
COMM.SYS.610Language of learning
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Mikko ValkamaResponsible teacher:
Jari NurmiResponsible teacher:
Tommi PaakkiResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Electrical Engineering Studies 100 %
Content
Core content
- GPS signal structure
- Raw measurements in GNSS receiver (pseudorange, Doppler, carrier phase)
- Antenna effects, front end downconversion and sampling
- Receiver signal processing (Doppler removal, correlation, signal integration)
- Signal acquisition
Complementary knowledge
- GALILEO signal structure
- Loop filter design
- Acquisition in weak signal environment
Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
The student has to complete the excercise work to pass the course. The grading is mainly based on the exam.
All parts of the completion option are compulsory.
Participation in teaching
Contact teaching
01.03.2027 – 30.04.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)