Course: Technical and technological aspects in transport

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Course title Technical and technological aspects in transport
Course code KTRD/PTTAK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Seidlová Andrea, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Březina Edvard, Ing. CSc.
  • Šourek David, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basic navigation systems in different transport modes. 2. Maps and cartographic projections. 3. Earth magnetism. Compass. 4. Aeronautical charts. En-route tracks. 5. Dead reckoning. 6. Flight navigation. Flight management system. 7. Marine navigation. 8. Vessel location. 9. Influence of wind and stream on navigation course. 10. The usage of satellite navigation in certain kinds of transport.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to introduce basic problems of interoperability in certain kinds of transport, cooperation of chosen kinds of transport and navigation systems.
After passing the subject, the student is able to orientate in problem of interoperability in individual transport modes and is able to solve basic navigation tasks.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

The credit confirms that the student has attended the lessons in certain frequency and that has fulfilled all requirements. The conditions of credit awarding depend on the teacher. The examination (form, content, length) is given by "Study and Examination Order".
Recommended literature
  • Hanousek, Karel. Radiolokace a radionavigace. Brno: Vysoké učení technické Ústav radioelektroniky FEI, 1999. ISBN 80-214-1319-0.
  • Jalovecký, Martin. Navigace. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2002. ISBN 80-7204-246-7.
  • Prasad, Ramjee. Applied satellite navigation using GPS, GALILEO, and augmentation systems. Artech House: Artech House, 2005. ISBN 1-58053-814-2.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Transport Technology and Control: Technology and Control of Transport Systems (2014) Category: Transportation and communications 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Transport Technology and Control: Logistics Technologies (2013) Category: Transportation and communications 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Transport Technology and Control: Technology and Control of Transport Systems (2013) Category: Transportation and communications 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Transport Technology and Control: Logistics Technologies (2014) Category: Transportation and communications 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer