Fundamentals of
Applied Global Positioning Systems
GOG 479/579, Spring
2013
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About the Course:
Fundamentals of Applied GPS explores the concepts of location, position
finding, and navigation through the use of global navigation satellite systems.
It will focus on NAVSTAR (or more familiarly, GPS), the system established and
maintained by the United States. It will provide students with an understanding
of the underlying theories behind all such systems, as well as the
underpinnings of celestial navigation and ground-based electronic navigation
systems. The course will emphasize practical experience with GPS through
numerous field exercises and lab work.
Room: |
AS B03 |
Times: |
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:15 to 2:35 |
Class No. |
7277 (479), 7278 (579) |
Instructor: |
James Mower |
Office: |
Arts and Sciences 221 |
Office hours: |
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-12 |
Email: |
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Phone: |
518-442-4779 |
This page: |
https://www.albany.edu/faculty/jmower/geog/gog479/479sp13.htm |
My home page: |
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Text: |
There is no text requirement for this course. We will be using the
class course notes. |
Supplies: |
Be prepared to purchase AA batteries frequently to keep the GPS units
powered. It�s also a very good idea to bring a USB 2.0 compatible flash drive
to class each day for all kinds of stuff. |
Grading: |
You will be graded on your performance on the midterm, the final, and
lab/field exercises. The midterm will count for 20% of your grade, the final
will count 40%, and the labs will count 40%. All lab projects must be
submitted by the due date (on the course schedule web page) for credit. |
Final Exam: |
Monday May 13th 10:30am � 12:30pm |
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