Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
COMM.SYS.610
Satellite Navigation Receivers, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
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.610Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Mikko ValkamaResponsible teacher:
Jari NurmiResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Electrical Engineering Studies 100 %
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.
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
04.03.2024 – 28.04.2024
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)