Course Code	Semester	Course Name	LE/RC/LA	Course Type	Language of Instruction	ECTS
İMSD 0209		Processing and Analysis of GPS Data	3/0/0	DE		9

Course Goals	To help students understand processing and analysis of GPS data.
Prerequisite(s)	NONE
Corequisite(s)	NONE
Special Requisite(s)	NONE
Instructor(s)	Professor Kamil EREN
Course Assistant(s)	NONE
Schedule	Will be announced at the begining of the semester.
Office Hour(s)	Will be announced at the begining of the semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques	-Lecture and Discussion
Principle Sources	Teunissen, P.J.G., Kleusberg, A., (Eds), GPS for Geodesy, Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences, Springer-Verlag, 650pp, 1998 Parkinson, B. W., (ed), Global Positioning System : Theory and Applications, Washington: AIAA, v.1, v.2, 1996. Kaplan, E.D.,Understanding GPS : Principles and Applications, Boston : Artech House, 558pp, 1996. EREN K., UZEL T., Ulusal CORS Sistemi ve Hücresel Datum Dönüşümü, İKÜ, 2010
Other Sources	-Documents at GEOMER

Course Schedules
Week	Contents	Learning Methods
1. Week	Transferring data to computer	-Lecture and Discussion
2. Week	Converting data to RINEX format	-Lecture and Discussion
3. Week	Softwares for data processing	-Lecture and Discussion
4. Week	Satellite orbital information formats, obtaining satellite motion information and transforming between systems	-Lecture and Discussion
5. Week	Satellite clock errors and analysis	-Lecture and Discussion
6. Week	Integer ambiguity and cycle sclips	-Lecture and Discussion
7. Week	Determination methods of integer ambiguity	-Lecture and Discussion
8. Week	Analysis of phase measurements	-Lecture and Discussion
9. Week	Modeling and parameterization of atmospheric effects	-Lecture and Discussion
10. Week	Examination of earth tides and orientation parameters	-Lecture and Discussion
11. Week	GPS data analysis by time series	-Lecture and Discussion
12. Week	Combined GPS data analysis	-Lecture and Discussion
13. Week	Station coordinates and velocity vectors	-Lecture and Discussion
14. Week	Coordinate transformations and conversions	-Lecture and Discussion
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16. Week
17. Week

Assessments
Evaluation tools	Quantity	Weight(%)
Midterm(s)	1	25
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations	1	25
Final Exam	1	50

Program Outcomes PO-1 Develop and deepen knowledge in the field of Geodesy. PO-2 Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field of Geodesy is related with PO-3 Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field of Geodesy at a proficiency level. PO-4 Interpret the knowledge about the field of Geodesy by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge. PO-5 Solve the problem faced related to the field of Geodesy by using research methods. PO-6 Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field of Geodesy PO-7 Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field of Geodesy. PO-8 Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field of Geodesy. PO-9 Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of Geodesy with a critical approach and direct the learning. PO-10 Communicate current developments and studies within the field of Geodesy to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. PO-11 Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary. PO-12 Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. PO-13 Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field of Geodesy. PO-14 Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethical values and teach these values PO-15 Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes. PO-16 Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.

Learning Outcomes LO-1 To learn GPS data transferring LO-2 To learn data process LO-3 To learn analyzing data LO-4 Having an ability of calculating aproximately coordinate system's calculations. LO-5 To learn uncertainty and its solutions.

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