The qualifying participants shall be Land surveyors, Geodesist, Engineers, Earth Research Scientists, Cartographers from African countries with experience in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies.

Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

 The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge and technical skills in GNSS technologies and precise applications including engineering, construction and cadastral

Course Content  

1. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Technologies & Applications
2. GNSS Augmentation Systems and Availability in Africa
3. Continuously Operating GNSS Reference Stations (CORS), and Real Time GNSS Geodetic Networks(RGTN)  GNSS Augmentation Systems and Availability in Africa
4. Reference systems, AFREF, datum and Coordinate systems
5. Practical field works on Static GNSS surveys RTK using Base/Rover, RTK using CORS
6. Practical GNSS data post processing and reporting using open source software

Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.