Introducing students to space geodesy, especially global navigation satellite systems. Students will learn about the dynamics of the motion of a satellite in orbit around the Earth, the propagation of electromagnetic signals in the atmosphere and their processing for the purpose of determination of the receiver's position on the Earth.

The aim of the course is to deepen students' knowledge in the field of space geodesy, especially in the field of global navigation satellite systems.
The student will:
- understand the dynamics of satellite motion in orbit around the Earth,
- know the principles of different types of satellite measurements,
- have a detailed knowledge of the most important GNSS (GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou),
- understand the principles of the various GNSS positioning methods
- understand the importance of ground support systems for GNSS,
- understand methods of modelling errors and minimising their impact on results,
- be able to process GNSS measurements for geodetic purposes.

lecture schedule

1. Orthogonal coordinate systems and their mutual transformations, the most important coordinate systems used in space geodesy
2. Chronometry - atomic times, Julian date
3. Two-body problem, unperturbed motion of satellites
4. Disturbed motion of satellites
5. Orbits of satellites, optical and electronic observation methods
6. Propagation of el-mag. signal in the atmosphere, GPS - space segment, navigation signals, navigation message
7. GPS - ground and user segment, receivers, antenna phase centre, breakdown of measurement methods
8. Ephemeris, GPS Time, absolute positioning
9. DGPS, relative methods, creation of differences, linear combination of measurements
10. Resolution of phase measurement ambiguities, relevant measurement methods
11. permanent station networks, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou
12. GNSS - combination of satellite systems, PPP method

Kinematics and dynamics of motion, Newton‘s laws of motion, Newton‘s gravitational law, law of refraction and reflection of the light, wave dispersion, methods of modulation of waves, field of dissipative forces, physical conditions in Earth‘s atmosphere.

Lectures are optional, attendance at excercises is compulsory.