GNSS and Inertial positioning for Autonomous Systems

Course Information
TitleGNSS (Παγκόσμια Δορυφορικά Συστήματα Πλοήγησης) και αδρανειακά συστήματα για το προσδιορισμό θέσης μη επανδρωμένων οχημάτων / GNSS and Inertial positioning for Autonomous Systems
CodeUAV04
FacultyEngineering
SchoolElectrical and Computer Engineering
Cycle / Level2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CoordinatorChristos Pikridas
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600024549

Programme of Study: DPMS Enaéria Aytónoma Systīmata

Registered students: 9
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSCompulsory Course115
Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours2
Total Hours26
Class ID
600290473
Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
  • Distance learning
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
1. STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS 2. ADJUSTMENT OF OBSERVATIONS AND INERTIAL SYSTEMS 3. INTERNATIONAL REFERENCE FRAMES AND TIME 4. PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Learning Outcomes
Understanding satellite methods for positioning. Learning GNSS system and its use to applications in Geodesy and guidance. Using GNSS and INS receivers in fieldwork and understanding the basic steps for field measurements and data processing. Familiar with GNSS software packages
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Generate new research ideas
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems-GNSS. The GNSS segments. Satellite signal and GPS time. GNSS and INS receivers and error sources. Observation equations and combinations. Mathematical models for positioning. Techniques and observing methods with GNSS/INS. Data processing. Precise Point Positioning , differential Positioning, Real Time Kinematic. Capabilities and applications
Keywords
GNSS, Inertial systems, Error Analysis, Precise Positioning
Educational Material Types
  • Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of GNSS data processing software Packages at Computer Lab, internet (downoading GNSS data from permanent stations and computational centers - institutes and organizations). INS data.
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures381.5✓✓
Seminars381.5✓✓
Laboratory Work371.5✓✓
Fieldwork120.5✓✓
Total1255
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams. In addition, there is an evaluation of the students' performance with the GNSS system and in their final study which is submitted and examined orally by the teaching team.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Α. Φωτίου και Χ. Πικριδάς 2012. GPS Γεωδαιτικές Εφαρμογές. 2η έκδοση, Εκδόσεις Ζήτη. ISBN: 978-960-456-346-3. Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 22768688
Additional bibliography for study
1. Hoffman-Wellenhof, B., H. Lichteneger and J. Collins, 1997. Global Positioning System. Theory and Practice. Fourth revised edition, Springer Verlag. 2. Van Sickle J., 1996. GPS for Land Surveyors. Ann Arbor Press. 3. Misra P. and Per Enge, 2006. Global Positioning Systems. Signals Measurements and Performance. Ganga-Jamuna Press, Massachusetts.
Last Update
29-10-2025