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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
COMM.SYS.610

Satellite Navigation Receivers, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
COMM.SYS.610
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Mikko Valkama
Responsible teacher:
Jari Nurmi
Responsible teacher:
Tommi Paakki
Responsible 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.

Exam

17.09.2024 17.09.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
06.05.2025 06.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)

Participation in teaching

03.03.2025 28.04.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)