Program Overview

Introduction to the Satellite Positioning Systems and Applications Unit

The Satellite Positioning Systems and Applications unit, coded as KGG306, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of satellite positioning systems theory and applications. This unit is crucial in today's society, where spatial information and positioning data play a significant role in various industries and scientific disciplines.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Satellite Positioning Systems and Applications
• Unit Code: KGG306
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• Discipline: Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
• Coordinator: Doctor Rachael Hurd
• Available as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Explain the relationship between satellite positioning theory and the accuracy of coordinated data.
• Appraise coordinate datums and transformations relevant to satellite positioning data.
• Apply professional methodologies for the collection, analysis, and presentation of satellite positioning data.
• Evaluate satellite positioning data collection and processing outcomes.

Teaching Pattern

The unit will be taught through:

• 2 x 1-hour online lectures
• 1 x 1-hour tutorial (on campus or online)
• 1 x 3-hour practical, per week

Assessment

The assessment for this unit includes:

• Coordinates Assignment (10%)
• Satellite Positioning Application Case Study (15%)
• RTK-GNSS data collection and analysis (20%)
• Static GNSS data collections and analysis (25%)
• Satellite Positioning Quizzes (30%)

Requisites

Prerequisites

• KGG102

Textbooks and Resources

• Required: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 Technical Manual Version 1.7, Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping (ICSM) Geodesy Working Group (GWG) 26 October 2021.
• Other Required Readings: Will be provided by the Unit Coordinator.
• Recommended Readings: Will be provided by the Unit Coordinator.

Availability

• Location: Hobart
• Study Period: Semester 1
• Attendance Options: On-campus

Key Dates

• Start Date: 23/2/2026
• Census Date: 17/3/2026
• WW Date: 20/4/2026
• End Date: 14/6/2026

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $3,401.00

Sustainable Development Goals

This unit aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as identified by the Unit Coordinator. Feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals is welcome.