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John Huang, Ph.D., PE
These days Global Positioning System (GPS) is finding its way into cars, boats, planes, construction equipment, farm machinery, and smartphones. GPS is a space-based, satellite navigation system, owned and operated by the United States of America. It 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 overview of the Global Positioning System, including its three segments: the space segment, the control segment, and the user segment. Basic GPS components are discussed, from satellites to ground stations to receivers. Various GPS applications in transportation, oil and gas exploration, mapping, surveying and communications are examined. Other GPS systems such as Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou 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.
Note to Webinar Attendees:
Our live webinars (web seminars) are considered as "Courses of Learning" (live courses) by the New York State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying and as "Timed & Monitored Courses" by the Ohio State Board for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. Unlike the traditional seminars held in a classroom setting, our webinars deliver live instruction to your home or office. You will be able to interact directly with our instructor during a webinar through audio channel or chat box. However, you must attend the webinar at a scheduled date and time. We will verify your attendance through our online webinar platform. The certificate of completion will not be issued unless you attend the webinar and pass a quiz (all quiz questions will be reviewed during the webinar). Thank you for your cooperation.
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Tue., Oct. 12, 2021, 8:30 AM - 4:50 PM, ET
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