Global Positioning System (GPS)
Why Attend
Course Objectives
Target Audience
Course Methodology
Why Attend
- Attending a GPS course provides essential knowledge and hands-on skills vital for today’s interconnected world. Participants learn to navigate unfamiliar terrain, track assets, conduct precise mapping, and contribute to various industries like agriculture and emergency response. Mastering GPS enhances career prospects, demonstrating proficiency in a sought-after skill set crucial for diverse job opportunities.
Course Objectives
- This seminar is designed for anyone seeking a clear understanding of (GPS)
- This seminar provides the necessary knowledge for participants & help them to Learn an advanced and global surveying tool, Deal with GPS receivers and process the output data, Perform GPS field training, Produce and update maps using GPS different techniques & Apply GPS techniques in different applications.
- The Seminar shed the light on:
- Introduction, GPS observations, GPS error analysis, GPS techniques, GPS accuracy, GPS applications (land, marine, air and space applications), GPS receivers & GPS integration with remote sensing and GIS.
Target Audience
- Introduce GPS concepts through multimedia presentations, demonstrating its importance and applications in the industry.
- Offer hands-on practice sessions where participants can use GPS devices and software to solve industry-related challenges.
- Facilitate group discussions to share experiences and brainstorm innovative ways to leverage GPS for oil and gas operations.
- Provide case studies and real-world examples showcasing successful GPS implementation in the industry.
- Conclude with a practical project where participants apply GPS technology to address a specific problem or task relevant to their roles in the oil and gas sector.
- Encourage ongoing learning and support through resources and follow-up sessions to ensure participants can effectively apply GPS knowledge in their work.
Course Methodology
- Blend of theoretical and practical modules
- Interactive sessions with case studies and simulations
- Hands-on training with safety equipment and protocols
- Guest lectures from industry experts
- Assessments to gauge understanding and skill proficiency
Course Outline
Day - 1
- Basics of GPS Technology
- Introduction to GPS
- Overview of GPS: history, purpose, and evolution.
- Understanding the constellation of GPS satellites and their orbits.
- GPS Principles and Operation
- Explanation of how GPS works: trilateration, satellite signals, and receiver calculations.
- Discussion on GPS accuracy, precision, and factors influencing signal reception.
- Types of GPS Receivers
- Different types of GPS receivers: handheld devices, smartphones, vehicle navigation systems, and specialized receivers.
- Comparison of features, capabilities, and applications of various GPS receiver types.
Day - 2
- Applications and Practical Implementation
- GPS Navigation and Routing
- Practical applications of GPS in navigation: route planning, turn-by-turn directions, and waypoint navigation.
- Hands-on exercises: using GPS devices for navigation and route optimization.
- GPS in Geospatial Data Collection
- Role of GPS in geospatial data collection: mapping, surveying, and asset tracking.
- Demonstrations of GPS-enabled data collection techniques and equipment.
- Advanced GPS Concepts
- Advanced GPS functionalities: differential GPS (DGPS), real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning, and augmentation systems.
- Case studies: real-world examples of advanced GPS applications in precision agriculture, construction, and environmental monitoring.