About the Course
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, QZSS, and IRNSS, comprise constellations of Earth-orbiting satellites that continuously broadcast radio signals on multiple frequencies. These signals enable the precise three-dimensional positioning of any point on Earth.
From navigation and timing services in aviation and agriculture to critical applications like plate motion studies and geodesy, GNSS plays a vital role in modern technology.
This course provides an in-depth understanding of GNSS, emphasizing hands-on training using BERNESE Software, a scientific multi-GNSS data processing tool developed by the University of Bern. This powerful software facilitates applications such as precise point positioning (PPP), baseline processing, and network solutions for delivering high-precision results for advanced geodetic research.
Participants will explore the mathematical foundations of GNSS and gain practical skills through intensive sessions using BERNESE 5.4, preparing them to leverage GNSS for a wide array of professional applications.
Course Objective
This course aims to enhance participants’ understanding of GNSS by blending theoretical concepts with hands-on data processing. A major highlight is the in-depth training on BERNESE 5.4, a leading multi-GNSS analysis scientific software.
Participants will master key functions such as precise point positioning (PPP), baseline processing, and network processing. By the end of the course, participants will have the expertise to apply GNSS techniques in their professional endeavors.
Who will benefit from this Course
The course is designed for professionals from government and private organizations, faculty, members, researchers, young professionals and students desirous of learning GNSS and its applications.
Course Duration and Structure
The course spans five days, featuring two 75-minute lectures every day in the first half, followed by a 3-hour hands-on lab session in the afternoon. Key topics to be covered in the course are as follows:
- Reference systems
- GNSS introduction, observation equations and network adjustment
- Fundamentals of least squares for GNSS processing
- Positioning and navigation
- GNSS augmentation
- Indian CORS network
- Applications of GNSS
- Hands-on GNSS data processing training using BERNESE 5.4
