Print this pageGlobal Positioning System
Course Outline
A Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based radio-navigation system. GPS provides users with accurate information about their position and velocity, as well as the time, anywhere in the world and in all weather conditions. This course provides an in-depth overview of the Global Positioning System and covers the growth of the GPS concept. Included in the course is a description of the NAVSTAR constellation and the various types of augmented GPS systems. Basic GPS components are covered, including satellites, ground stations, antennas and receivers. Various GPS applications in transportation, oil and gas exploration, mapping, surveying and communications are examined. International GPS systems such as Galileo and GLONASS are also discussed. The course concludes with a brief review on the future of GPS and ongoing developments in GPS technology.This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning Objective
At
the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand what GPS is;
- Know how GPS works;
- Learn about the origin, applications and future of GPS; and
- Realize the impact of GPS on engineering and surveying professions.
Course Content
The following publications serve as references for this webinar:
Introduction to Global Positioning System (PDF, 183 KB)
NYS GPS Data Collection Guidelines (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Please click on the above hypertext link to download or print the materials. You may also save the file to your computer by right clicking the mouse and choosing "Save Target As ...", and then open the files in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Because this course is
offered as a "live" course, you are required to attend the webinar at the scheduled time and date.
Please check the Webinar Schedule under course description on our website for currently scheduled meeting date
and time. We will send you an invitation to the webinar through email approximately 24 hours before the webinar
(confirmation of the receipt of the invitation is required). The certificate of completion will not be issued unless you attend
the webinar and pass a quiz. Thank you for your cooperation.
Related Links
GPS.gov
Global Positioning System
Before you attend the webinar, you need to print the quiz questions from your browser for your study during the webinar. At the end of the webinar, you need to complete the quiz and submit your answers to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDHonline.org or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
