Course Title: Satellite Positioning

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Satellite Positioning

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GEOM2066

City Campus

Postgraduate

145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2016

GEOM2066

City Campus

Postgraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Suelynn Choy

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: suelynn.choy@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment, by email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course aims to provide you with a sound foundation for your GeoSpatial career. It focuses on the practical skills, tools and understanding of Satellite Positioning Systems required by the Spatial industries of the future.

This course introduces you to the use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as the Global Positioning System (GPS) for mapping and surveying, as well as a range of current and emerging location based applications. The basic principles of GNSS are explained, along with expected accuracies and common errors sources and limitations. The course focuses on the knowledge and skills required to effectively use GNSS to determine coordinates as well as acquire and use spatial information.

In this course you will be introduced to the process of collecting positioning data using low cost, consumer grade GNSS receivers. You will understand the distinctions between consumer grade and survey grade receivers in order to make informed decisions about ‘fitness for use’.

Along the way, we will be undertaking workshops to enhance your practical skills in using and integrating GNSS coordinates with other spatial databases and mapping tools. We will be applying teamwork skills, essential computer skills, and the oral, written and visual communication skills that are fundamental to a professional career.

The course will raise awareness of the knowledge needed to work in the GeoSpatial and related industries as well as teach some practical skills to support further study.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

The course contributes to the following Program Learning Objectives for MC058 Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Information):

1.1 Describe the fundamental and applied scientific knowledge that underpins the geospatial sciences.

1.2 Identify and elaborate on specialist bodies of knowledge in geospatial science.

2.3 Be proficient in the recording, storage, management and reporting of spatial information.

3.2 Interpret and critically analyse results and make informed judgments on the appropriateness of solutions.

4.1 Communicate effectively by means of oral, written and graphical    presentations to peers and a wider audience.

6.1 Be self-motivated and personally responsible for your actions and learning.

6.3 Professionally manage and use information.


On completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Explain the principles of satellite positioning using GNSS technology.
  2. Develop practical skills in a consumer grade GNSS receiver for a variety of positioning and mapping applications.
  3. Critically compare different grades of GNSS receiver technology in terms of positioning performance.
  4. Conduct the relevant statistical analyses to assure and explain the quality of GNSS measurements.
  5. Practically develop appropriate positioning solutions to real-world industry problems.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Assignment- Understanding positioning accuracy and precision
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2

Assessment Task 2: Online Knowledge Tests
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 

Assessment Task 3: Positioning and Mapping Folio 3
Weighting 50%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.