GNSS Advanced (Professional Certificate)

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The Next Space Frontier

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) have revolutionized navigation and positioning, providing accurate location information worldwide. GNSS systems, such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou, rely on a constellation of satellites to broadcast signals enabling receivers to determine their precise position. Current trends in GNSS involve increased accuracy, reliability, and accessibility, with advancements like multi-constellation and multi-frequency receivers enhancing performance.

Evolution in GNSS technology includes the deployment of next-generation satellites with improved capabilities and the integration of augmentation systems for enhanced accuracy in challenging environments. Projections indicate continued expansion of GNSS applications across various sectors, including transportation, agriculture, telecommunications, and emergency services, with an estimated market value of over $320 billion by 2025. These advancements promise to further empower industries and individuals with reliable, high-precision positioning capabilities, driving innovation and economic growth.

Overview of the GNSS Advanced Course

SEAC professional online Space GNSS training is a program aiming at providing students with an advanced and comprehensive understanding of satellite navigation technology and its applications. Throughout the course, participants will focus on the principles of satellite navigation, including the functioning of satellite constellations, signal transmission, and receiver operation.

Global Positioning System (GPS) is analysed as the primary satellite navigation system. Additionally, they will explore other systems like Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou. The students of GNSS will focus on the different types of receivers, design considerations, and signal processing techniques to interpret satellite data accurately. This will be followed by the different augmentation systems (SBAS and GBAS) , as well as error sources when using the systems. Students will also make use of real case studies to interpret satellite data accurately.

In addition, the course prioritizes practical skills by introducing Software-Defined Radio (SDR) through MATLAB, which will serve as the principal tool for GNSS signal processing throughout the course. Students will study limitations in the signal processing chain, which includes jamming, spoofing, and multipath, and explore advanced methodologies such as Precise Point Positioning (PPP), Real-Time Kinematics (RTK), and augmentation systems like SBAS, GBAS and they will further develop the technical expertise and analytical skills required to effectively apply GNSS technology in practical scenarios through case studies and practical exercises, along with identifying common sources of error in GNSS and the impact on accuracy and precision, which will also be discussed in the course.

SEAC – Certificate of Completion

Advance your career in GNSS Systems with SEAC—first-prize winner of the Galileo Masters University Challenge. Incubated at ESA BIC Hessen with leading industry partners, you’ll earn a Certificate of Completion in GNSS advanced.

The skills you will develop

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are a key technology enabling positioning, navigation, and timing services used across multiple industries worldwide. Through this course, participants gain a structured understanding of GNSS principles, system architectures such as GPS and other navigation systems, receiver technologies, and the methods used to improve positioning accuracy and mitigate signal errors.

• Understanding Advanced Topics: Explore GNSS signal processing, system vulnerabilities, and precision positioning, including PPP, RTK, SBAS, GBAS, and TBAS.
• Expertise in Signal Processing: Learn advanced GNSS methods such as acquisition, tracking, and navigation message decoding, applying them within an SDR.
• Integration of Emerging Technologies: Learn how GNSS integrates with INS, and emerging fields like Machine Learning and Quantum Computing.
• Interference and Countermeasure Mastery: Analyze multipath effects, ionospheric scintillation, jamming, and spoofing to improve GNSS reliability and stability.

Companies & Professional Training

SEAC – Space Economy Academy supports companies, space agencies, and institutions in the professional development of their teams through specialized training in the space sector. Our programs combine industry insight with practical knowledge of the global space economy, helping professionals understand the strategic, technological, and commercial dimensions of the industry. Designed for both technical and managerial profiles, SEAC courses enable organizations to strengthen internal expertise, and develop the capabilities required to operate within the international space sector.

Many organizations choose to enroll several participants in the same program in order to develop shared expertise across their teams and strengthen internal capabilities. Companies enrolling groups of 3 or more participants benefit from exclusive corporate discounts, facilitating the training of multiple team members within the same program. In addition to open-enrolment courses, SEAC can also deliver tailor-made training programs for companies, providing turnkey solutions aligned with specific organizational needs and training objectives.

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