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Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
COMM.SYS.610

Satellite Navigation Receivers, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)
Course code
COMM.SYS.610
Language of learning
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Mikko Valkama
Responsible teacher:
Jari Nurmi
Responsible 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.

Exam

06.09.2023 – 06.09.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
05.10.2023 – 05.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
10.05.2024 – 10.05.2024
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
18.06.2024 – 18.06.2024
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)

Participation in teaching

04.03.2024 – 28.04.2024
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)