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OL-100A Introduction to GPS

$0.00 per person

Overview

This course introduces you to the basic concepts of GPS. 
Topics included in this course are:
  • A brief history of GPS
  • The three segments that make up the global positioning system
  • Why satellite signals are important
  • How satellite signals are interpreted to determine your location
  • How to determine your distance from each satellite
  • How to determine a 2D and 3D position

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in learning about GPS for use in the construction and survey industries and/or preparing to take the RTK Surveying Using Trimble Survey Controller™ and Trimble Business Center or Trimble Geomatics™ Office Software instructor-led training course.

Duration

The approximate course length is 30 minutes.  You can complete this course in one session or you can exit the course at any time and resume where you left off.

Prerequisites

None

Products used in this course

None

Technical Requirements

  • Internet Explorer v6.0 or higher is the only supported browser for this course; other browsers may support this content but it has not been tested.
  • The optimum screen resolution for this course is 1024 x 768 or higher.
  • This course is launched in a separate window, All pop-up blockers must be disabled or turned off before accessing this course.
  • This course requires a Flash player plug-in.  If you do not have a Flash plug-in installed on your computer, the system prompts you to download the latest Flash plug-in.  You can get the plug-in at Adobe's® website.
Number of Attendees

Machine Control and Guidance Systems with more on-staff experience anywhere in the US. We will assist you to configure a system for your specific needs, provide expert installation, training & support. sytems software
Instruments and accessories from top manufacturers: Spectra Precision Lasers and Receivers, Trimble Survey / Grade Checking Total Stations and GPS, Apache Receivers, Nikon Mechanical Total Stations. more