GPS Concepts (44221)
Issued by
Federal Aviation Administration Academy
The course objective is to provide fundamental knowledge to technical operations personnel on the Global Position System (GPS), including Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), and Local Area Augmentation System (LAAS). The general course topics include introduction to GPS, including ranging, navigation data message, satellite signal structure and receiver processing Errors; differentiating WAAS and LAAS.
- Type Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Months
Skills
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include quizzes with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.
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The methods of instruction include computer based training and correspondence.