AH2916 Integrated Navigation 7.5 credits

• System concepts for positioning and orientation, reference and coordinate systems in navigation
• Basic principles of inertial sensors: accelerometers and gyroscopes
• Inertial navigation: navigation equations, error sources and error analysis
• Integration of GPS and inertial navigation system
• Celestial navigation
• Image based navigation

To give students theoretical and practical knowledge on the modern technologies for positioning and navigation.

After the course, the students will be able to identify and apply a suitable navigation method for different applications.

• A completed Bachelor of Science in Engineering or least 180 credits academic studies in a technical program, for example civil engineering, or physics.
• Documented proficiency in English B or equivalent (TOEFL, IELTS  e g).
• AH2923 Global navigation satellite systems or equivalent

• Jekeli, Ch. (2001); Inertial Navigation Systems with Geodetic Applications. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin, New York.
• Lecture notes and other handouts will be distributed during the lectures

• TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Written exam (TEN1; 4.5 cr)
Approved laboration (LAB1; 3 cr)

Milan Horemuz

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.