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PHYS 771V

Advanced Topics Remote Sensing of the At

Catalog2026-2027
Credits1 to 3 units
LevelGraduate
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  • demonstrate understanding of the physical and engineering principles of precision GPS positioning and timing.
  • demonstrate understanding of the computation of point positioning from first principles.
  • demonstrate understanding of orbit dynamics and astronomical positions as viewed from the Earth’s surface.
  • demonstrate understanding of how atmospheric water vapor is estimated using GPS data.
  • demonstrate understanding of the importance of relativity in a prevalent application.
  • demonstrate understanding of how GPS can be applied to research in a variety of scientific disciplines.